H.R. 44 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act
H.R. 44 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 5, 2011, sponsored by Madeleine Z. Bordallo with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 5, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act - Recognizes the suffering and the loyalty of the people of Guam during the Japanese occupation of Guam in World War II. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make specified payments to: (1) living Guam residents who were raped, injured, interned, or subjected to forced labor or marches resulting from, or incident to, such occupation and subsequent liberation; and (2) survivors of c…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 5, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jul 14, 2011)
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