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To implement the recommendations of the Guam War Claims Review Commission. 5/8/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 7, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 suffered severe personal injury would be eligible for $15,000, those who were subjected to forced labor or suffered personal injury would be eligible for $12,000, and those who were subjected to forced march, internment, or hiding [...] show full description
- 05/09/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 05/08/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4608-4609)
- 05/08/2007 - 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). (text: CR 5/7/2007 H4495-4496)
- 05/08/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05/07/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-129.
show all actions- 05/09/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 05/08/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4608-4609)
- 05/08/2007 - 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). (text: CR 5/7/2007 H4495-4496)
- 05/08/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05/07/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-129.
- 05/07/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
- 05/07/2007 - Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 05/07/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4495-4499)
- 05/07/2007 - 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.
- 05/07/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1595.
- 05/02/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 05/02/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 03/20/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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