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S 1302
107th Congress •
2001-2003 (Ended)
A bill to authorize the payment of a gratuity to members of the armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States who performed slave labor for Japan during World War II, or the surviving spouses of such members, and for other purposes.
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a gratuity of $20,000 to veterans, civilian employees, or contractor employees (or their surviving spouse) who: (1) served in or with U.S. combat forces during World War II; (2) were captured and held as prisoners of war by Japan during such service; and (3) were required by Japan or a Japanese corporation to perform slave labor during such War.
Actions
Aug 2, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 2, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 8/3/2001 S8709-8710)