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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 24, 2015Social Sciences and History
S.Res. 109

A resolution 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 led to World War II.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (May 21, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

What just happenedMay 21, 2015

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3250-3251)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. May 21, 2015Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3250-3251)

  2. May 21, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3250-3251)

  3. May 21, 2015Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3250-3251)

  4. May 21, 2015Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. May 21, 2015Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Mar 24, 2015IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1784-1785)

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Mar 24, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 21, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Introduced in SenateMar 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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