Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge and accept responsibility for its sexual enslavement of young women, known to the world as "comfort women", during its colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HRES 759

Introduced

Apr 4, 2006

Latest Action

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Child sexual abuse Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Compensation for victims of crime Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against humanity Crimes against women East Asia Families Government liability (International law) Government Operations and Politics Government publicity History Human rights International Affairs Japan Military history Military occupation Nongovernmental organizations Prostitution Rape Reparations Sex crimes Slavery United Nations War crimes Women World War II

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Japan should: (1) issue an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women (known as "comfort women") during the colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II; (2) educate future generations about this crime against humanity; (3) publicly refute claims that the subjugation and enslavement of such women never occurred; and (4) follow the recommendations of the United Nations and Amnesty International with respect to the "comfort women."

Actions

Sep 13, 2006

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 13, 2006

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 2, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E683)
Apr 4, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 4, 2006

Introduced in House

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