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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 24, 2015Social Sciences and History
H.Res. 169

Acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific lead to World War II.

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What it doesSummary reported to house without amendment (Sep 6, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Honors the accomplishments of the Hui Panala 'au colonists and the young men who helped secure and maintain U.S. jurisdiction over equatorial islands in the Pacific Ocean during the years leading up to and the months immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II.

Acknowledges the local, national, and international significance of the seven-year colonization of such islands by the United States, which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific.

Recognizes the dedication of the young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project.

Extends condolences to the families of Carl Kahalewai, Joseph Keliihananui, and Richard Whaley for the loss of their loved ones in the service of the United States.

Extends the deep appreciation of the people of the United States to the colonists and their families.

What just happenedSep 6, 2016

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 138.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Takai, Mark [D-HI-1](D-HI)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Sep 6, 2016CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 138.

  2. Sep 6, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-720.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 6, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-720.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jun 15, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jun 15, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Jun 14, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jun 14, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  8. Apr 7, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  9. Mar 24, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Mar 24, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Mar 24, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House without amendmentSep 6, 201679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Honors the accomplishments of the Hui Panala 'au colonists and the young men who helped secure and maintain U.S. jurisdiction over equatorial islands in the Pacific Ocean during the years leading up to and the months immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II.

Acknowledges the local, national, and international significance of the seven-year colonization of such islands by the United States, which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific.

Recognizes the dedication of the young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project.

Extends condolences to the families of Carl Kahalewai, Joseph Keliihananui, and Richard Whaley for the loss of their loved ones in the service of the United States.

Extends the deep appreciation of the people of the United States to the colonists and their families.

Introduced in HouseMar 24, 2015

Honors the accomplishments of the Hui Panala 'au colonists and the young men who helped secure and maintain U.S. jurisdiction over equatorial islands in the Pacific Ocean during the years leading up to and the months immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II.

Acknowledges the local, national, and international significance of the seven-year colonization of such islands by the United States, which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific.

Recognizes the dedication of the young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project.

Extends condolences to the families of Carl Kahalewai, Joseph Keliihananui, and Richard Whaley for the loss of their loved ones in the service of the United States.

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