HR 2160 · 93th Congress · International Affairs

Japanese-American Friendship Act

Introduced 1973-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-30]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1973-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Japanese-American Friendship Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to provide for the use of part of the sums to be paid by Japan to the United States in connection with the reversion of Okinawa to Japanese administration in order to enhance the understanding and support of the close friendship and mutuality of interests between our two nations. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Japanese-American Trust Fund, consisting of: (1) 10 percent of the funds paid to the United States pursuant to the agreement between Japan and the United States concerning the Ryukyu Islands and the Daito Islands; (2) any other amounts received by the fund by way of gifts and donations; and (3) interest and proceeds credited to it from portions of the fund invested by the Secretary of the Treasury. Provides that such investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States. Requires such amounts in the fund to be used for the promotion of scholarly, cultural, and artistic activities between Japan and the United States. Provides that amounts in …

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