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H.Res. 169 · 114th Congress

Acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and…

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Acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific lead to World War II.

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Honors the accomplishments of the Hui Panala 'au colonists and the young men who helped secure and maintain U.S. jurisdiction over equatorial islands in the Pacific Ocean during the years leading up to and the months immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II.

What it does: CRS summary · Reported to House without amendment · Sep 6, 2016

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Honors the accomplishments of the Hui Panala 'au colonists and the young men who helped secure and maintain U.S. jurisdiction over equatorial islands in the Pacific Ocean during the years leading up to and the months immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II.

Acknowledges the local, national, and international significance of the seven-year colonization of such islands by the United States, which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific.

Recognizes the dedication of the young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project.

Extends condolences to the families of Carl Kahalewai, Joseph Keliihananui, and Richard Whaley for the loss of their loved ones in the service of the United States.

Extends the deep appreciation of the people of the United States to the colonists and their families.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

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Official title: Acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific lead to World War II.

Latest action (Sep 6, 2016): Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 138.

Policy area: Social Sciences and History · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 24, 2015

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.