S.J.Res. 40 · 117th Congress
A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the…
Full title
A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands.
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What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 1, 2022
This joint resolution expresses that Congress
- recognizes that the United States' nuclear testing program and radioactive waste disposal in the Marshall Islands caused irreparable material and intangible harm to the people of those islands,
- apologizes on behalf of the United States to the individuals and families of the Marshall Islands for the hardships they have endured as a result of the U.S. nuclear testing program and radioactive waste disposal, and
- recognizes that it is incumbent on the United States to open dialogue regarding the nuclear legacy of the United States in Marshall Islands during any negotiation of the Compact of Free Association or its subsidiary agreements.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands.
Latest action (Mar 1, 2022): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S885-886)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 1, 2022
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No recorded floor vote found.