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H.CON.RES.68: Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Japan should formally issue a clear and unambiguous apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia and World War II, known to the world as "comfort women", and f
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Japan should: (1) issue an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women (known as "comfort women") during the colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands during World War II; (2) pay reparations to the victims; (3) educate future generations about this crime against humanity; and (4) publicly refute claims that the subjugation and enslavement of such women never occurred.
(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 Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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| Feb. 16, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Lane A. Evans (D-Ill.) |