Topic

Japan

Bills 536 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

536 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 117th at 69. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 119th
61 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 31–60, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 1048 Honoring the courageous actions of Minnie Vautrin during the Rape of Nanking during World War II. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 27, 2006
HRES 759 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. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. September 13, 2006
HRES 550 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of maintaining the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum as the preeminent multilateral institution in the Asia-Pacific region. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. November 10, 2005
HRES 441 To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Discovery crew of Commander Eileen Collins, Pilot Jim Kelly, Mission Specialist Charlie Camarda, Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, Mission Specialist Steve Robinson, and Mission Specialist Andy Thomas on the successful completion of their 14 day test flight to the International Space Station for the first step of the Vision for Space Exploration, begun from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on July 26, 2005, and completed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on August 9, 2005, which historical mission represented a great step forward into the new beginning of the Second Space Age. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. September 20, 2005
HRES 424 To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Discovery crew of Commander Eileen Collins, Pilot Jim Kelly, Mission Specialist Charlie Camarda, Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, Mission Specialist Steve Robinson, and Mission Specialist Andy Thomas on the successful completion of their 14 day test flight to the International Space Station for the first step of the Vision for Space Exploration, begun from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on July 26, 2005, and completed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on August 9, 2005. This historical mission represented a great step forward into the new beginning of the Second Space Age. Committee Hearings Held. September 7, 2005
HRES 360 Commemorating the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 6, 2005
HRES 321 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support the regionally balanced expansion of the membership of the United Nations Security Council. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4628) June 16, 2005
HRES 286 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on promoting initiatives to develop an HIV vaccine. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 18, 2005
HRES 137 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the resumption of beef exports to Japan. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. March 8, 2005
HRES 119 Recognizing the contributions of the United States Marine Corps and other units of the United States Armed Forces on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. March 17, 2005
S 4052 North Korea Refugee Relief and Reconstruction Act of 2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10965-10966) November 15, 2006
S 3811 A bill to require the payment of compensation to members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States who performed slave labor for Japanese industries during World War II, or the surviving spouses of such members, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. August 3, 2006
S 3548 A bill to authorize appropriate action if negotiations with Japan to allow the resumption of United States beef exports are not successful, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. June 21, 2006
S 3364 A bill to authorize appropriate action against Japan for failing to resume the importation of United States beef in a timely manner, and for other purposes. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6737-6738) June 29, 2006
S 2768 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 Message on Senate action sent to the House. June 29, 2006
S 2766 John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 Senate Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-827, pt. 4 (hearings held 3/1, 3/28, 7/25 and concluded). July 25, 2006
S 2618 Access to Medical Treatment Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. April 7, 2006
S 2412 9/11 Commission Recommendations Implementation Act of 2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. March 14, 2006
S 2242 Defense Against Regional Threats Act of 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. February 2, 2006
S 1988 A bill to authorize the transfer of items in the War Reserves Stockpile for Allies, Korea. Became Public Law No: 109-159. December 30, 2005
S 1922 A bill to authorize appropriate action if negotiations with Japan to allow the resumption of United States beef exports are not successful, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. October 26, 2005
S 1379 Rail Security Act of 2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7992-7996) July 11, 2005
S 1315 International Cooperation to Meet the Millennium Development Goals Act of 2005 Held at the desk. December 22, 2005
S 1129 Development Bank Reform and Authorization Act of 2005 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674. December 8, 2006
S 1052 Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364. February 27, 2006
S 384 A bill to extend the existence of the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group for 2 years. Became Public Law No: 109-5. March 25, 2005
S 334 Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2005 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-143. April 19, 2005
SCONRES 67 A concurrent resolution urging Japan to honor its commitments under the 1986 Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13401-13402) November 18, 2005
SCONRES 14 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the continued participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of 8 nations should be conditioned on the Russian Government voluntarily accepting and adhering to the norms and standards of democracy. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1685-1686) February 17, 2005
SRES 87 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the resumption of beef exports to Japan. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3069-3070) March 17, 2005

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