A resolution honoring National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day on April 9, 2017, and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the fall of Bataan.

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SRES 138

Introduced

Apr 25, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2533)

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Asia Commemorative events and holidays Conflicts and wars Detention of persons International Affairs Japan Military history Military personnel and dependents Philippines

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Summary

Honors National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day on April 9, 2017.

Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the fall of Bataan in the Philippines on April 9, 1942.

Applauds the Japanese government's efforts toward a historic apology for the maltreatment of U.S. prisoners of war by Imperial Japan.

Actions

Apr 25, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2533)
Apr 25, 2017

Introduced in Senate

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