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HJRES 73

Died in committee

Formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands.

Introduced 2022-03-01Last action 2022-03-01 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Committees House Committee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Natural Resources

Sponsor

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]D

Cosponsors (6)

Chu, Judy(D-CA)ESHOO, ANNA(D-CA)Grijalva, Raúl M.(D-AZ)Moulton, Seth(D-MA)Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman(R-AS)Titus, Dina(D-NV)
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Died in committee
The 117th Congress ended on 2023-01-03. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Action History

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2022-03-01 · House floor actions
Introduced in House
2022-03-01 · Library of Congress

Summary

This joint resolution expresses that Congress

  • recognizes that the United States' nuclear testing program and radioactive waste disposal in the Marshall Islands caused irreparable material and intangible harm to the people of those islands,
  • apologizes on behalf of the United States to the individuals and families of the Marshall Islands for the hardships they have endured as a result of the U.S. nuclear testing program and radioactive waste disposal, and
  • recognizes that it is incumbent on the United States to open dialogue regarding the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Marshall Islands during any negotiation of the Compact of Free Association or its subsidiary agreements.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/hjres/73
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