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- H.R.1595
H.R.1595: Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 20, 2007
- Latest Major Action May 9, 2007
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
63 (51 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act - (Sec. 2) Recognizes the great suffering and steadfast loyalty and courage of the people of Guam during the Japanese occupation of Guam in World War II. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make the following payments for Guam World War II claims: (1) spouses, children or parents of compensable Guam decedents would be eligible for $25,000; (2) compensable Guam victims who were raped or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-129.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
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Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1595.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 288 - 133 (Roll no. 309).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 20, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-Guam) |