US Congress Senate Resolution 239 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on July 26 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-26 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4913-4914)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Acknowledges: (1) the accomplishments and sacrifices of the Hui Panala 'au colonists on the islands of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury from 1935 through 1942; and (2) 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 and commends the accomplishments, sacrifices, and contributions of more than 130 young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project. Extends condolences to families on such islands who lost loved ones in the service of the United States and apologizes for the lack of compensation afforded to those families.

A resolution acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of the young men who served as colonists on behalf of the United States in the Federal occupation of the islands of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury from 1935 through 1942, facilitating the United States claim of jurisdiction over such islands.

Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI]

Sen. Daniel Inouye [D-HI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-07-26	Senate	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4913-4914)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/239/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres239/BILLS-112sres239is.pdf