Legislation

Title: Acknowledgment of the Sufferings of Sexually Enslaved Women ("Comfort Women") During World War II
Sponsored by: Senator Manno
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Commemorating and supporting "comfort women" in their fight for proper acknowledgment by the Japanese government of the suffering they endured during their internment in military brothels or "comfort stations"; calling on the Japanese government to accept historical responsibility for specified actions; and providing that a copy of the resolution be forwarded by the Department of Legislative Services to specified individuals.

Committees

Original:: Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/15/2014 Legislative Date 1/16/2014 Action First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/05/2014 Legislative Date 2/05/2014 Action Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Senate	2/05/2014	2/05/2014	Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.

Documents

Date Posted	Document Name
1/16/2014	Text - First - Acknowledgment of the Sufferings of Sexually Enslaved Women ("Comfort Women") During World War II

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