HR 5158 · 94th Congress · Territories (U.S.)

A bill to provide an authorization for an ex gratia payment to the people of Bikini Atoll, in the Marshall Islands of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

Introduced 1975-03-19· Sponsored by Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6]· House

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Latest: Public law 94-34.(1975-06-13)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1975-05-05
Yea 346Nay 10
PassedHouse · 1975-05-05
Yea 346Nay 10

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000 to the Secretary of the Interior to be paid to a trustee selected by the Kili/Bikini Council and approved by the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to be held in trust for the use and benefit of and distribution to persons who possess rights in Bikini Atoll.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only