H.R. 1864 · 108th Congress
Justice for United States Prisoners of War Act of 2003
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Justice for United States Prisoners of War Act of 2003 - Requires any Federal court in which an action is brought against a Japanese national by a member of the U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 29, 2003
Justice for United States Prisoners of War Act of 2003 - Requires any Federal court in which an action is brought against a Japanese national by a member of the U.S. armed forces seeking compensation for mistreatment or failure to pay wages in connection with labor performed in Japan for such national as a prisoner of war during World War II to: (1) apply the applicable statute of limitations of the State in which the action is pending; and (2) not construe a specified provision of the Treaty of Peace With Japan as a waiver by the United States of such claims.
States that it is U.S. policy to ensure that any war claims settlement terms between Japan and any other country that are more beneficial than terms extended to the United States under the above Treaty are extended to the United States with respect to claims under this Act.
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to secure information relating to chemical or biological tests conducted by Japan on members of the U.S. armed forces held as prisoners of war during World War II.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Justice for United States Prisoners of War Act of 2003
Latest action (Jun 12, 2003): Re-referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 29, 2003
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No recorded floor vote found.