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H.CON.RES.126: Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the war crimes committed by the Japanese military during World War II.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 21, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
78 (45 Democrats, 34 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls upon the Government of Japan to: (1) formally issue an apology for the war crimes committed by the Japanese military during World War II; and (2) pay reparations to the victims.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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July 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by William O. Lipinski (D-Ill.) |