US Congress House Resolution 169 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on March 24 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-09-06 - Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 138.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific lead to World War II. Honors the accomplishments of the Hui Panala 'au colonists and the young men who helped secure and maintain U.S. jurisdiction over equatorial islands in the Pacific Ocean during the years leading up to and the months immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II. Acknowledges the local, national, and international significance of the seven-year colonization of such islands by the United States, which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific. Recognizes the dedication of the young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project. Extends condolences to the families of Carl Kahalewai, Joseph Keliihananui, and Richard Whaley for the loss of their loved ones in the service of the United States. Extends the deep appreciation of the people of the United States to the colonists and their families.

Acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific lead to World War II.

Rep. Mark Takai [D-HI]

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI]

Rep. Amata Radewagen [R-AS]

Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-09-06	House	Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 138.
2016-09-06	House	Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-720.
2016-06-15	House	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2016-06-15	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2016-06-14	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2016-06-14	House	Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.
2015-04-07	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
2015-03-24	House	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2015-03-24	House	Introduced in House

SR109 (Same As) 2015-05-21 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3250-3251)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/169/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres169/BILLS-114hres169ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres169/BILLS-114hres169rh.pdf