Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 261
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Honoring and remembering on National Former POW Recognition Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan on the Philippine Islands, the brave men and women who as prisoners of war gave their liberty to ensure ours, thus embodying the enduring spirit of American freedom and determination.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 6, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 6, 2017
Latest Action
May 18, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
261
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
California
Republican
California
Democrat
California
Republican
California
Republican
Illinois
Republican
North Carolina
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Expresses appreciation for the recent efforts by the Japanese government toward a historic apology for Imperial Japan's maltreatment of U.S. prisoners of war (POWs).

Asks the Department of State to work with that government and representatives of U.S. POWs to memorialize the 75th anniversary of the fall of Bataan on the Philippine Islands by crafting a formal agreement establishing a permanent future fund to understand, preserve, and teach the history of the U.S. POW experience with Japan.

Text (1)
April 6, 2017
Actions (3)
05/18/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
04/06/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
04/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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