Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 1, 2022International Affairs
S.J.Res. 40
A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 1, 2022)
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 Marshall Islands during any negotiation of the Compact of Free Association or its subsidiary agreements.
What just happenedMar 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S885-886)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 1, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S885-886)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Mar 1, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate