A resolution welcoming and commending the Government of Japan for extending an official apology to all United States former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and establishing in 2010 a visitation program to Japan for surviving veterans, family members, and descendants.

Bill: 112-sres-333
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2011-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-17
text: 
Commends the government of Japan for extending an official apology to all U.S. former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and establishing a visitation program to Japan for surviving veterans, their families, and descendants.
 
Appreciates the government of Japan's efforts toward historic apologies for the maltreatment of former U.S. prisoners of war.
 
Requests that the government of Japan: (1) continue its Japanese/American POW Friendship Program of reconciliation and remembrance and expand it to educate the public and its school children about the history of prisoners of war in Imperial Japan, and (2) respect the wishes and sensibilities of the U.S. former prisoners of war by supporting and encouraging programs for lasting remembrance and reconciliation that recognize their sacrifices, history, and forced labor.
 
Acknowledges the work of the Department of State in advocating for the U.S. prisoners of war from the Pacific War.
 
Applauds the dedication and patriotism of the members and descendants of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor for their pursuit of justice and lasting peace.

action_date: 2011-11-17
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Commends the government of Japan for extending an official apology to all U.S. former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and establishing a visitation program to Japan for surviving veterans, their families, and descendants.
 
Appreciates the government of Japan's efforts toward historic apologies for the maltreatment of former U.S. prisoners of war.
 
Requests that the government of Japan: (1) continue its Japanese/American POW Friendship Program of reconciliation and remembrance and expand it to educate the public and its school children about the history of prisoners of war in Imperial Japan, and (2) respect the wishes and sensibilities of the U.S. former prisoners of war by supporting and encouraging programs for lasting remembrance and reconciliation that recognize their sacrifices, history, and forced labor.
 
Acknowledges the work of the Department of State in advocating for the U.S. prisoners of war from the Pacific War.
 
Applauds the dedication and patriotism of the members and descendants of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor for their pursuit of justice and lasting peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7782-7783; text as passed Senate: CR S7783; text of measure as introduced: CR S7712)
action_date: 2011-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7782-7783; text as passed Senate: CR S7783; text of measure as introduced: CR S7712)
action_date: 2011-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate