HCONRES 195 · 107th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Japan should formally issue a clear and unambiguous apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia and World War II, known to the world as ``comfort women'', and for other purposes.

Introduced 2001-07-24· Sponsored by Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific.(2001-08-13)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government of Japan should: (1) issue an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during the colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands during World War II; (2) pay reparations to the victims; (3) educate future generations about this crime against humanity; and (4) publicly refute claims that the subjugation and enslavement of such women never occurred.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent