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HRES 737 108th Congress House Commemorations Anniversaries Armed Forces and National Security Congress Congressional tributes East Asia Guam History Japan Military history Military occupation Military parks Military personnel Public Lands and Natural Resources World War II

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World War II.

Introduced: July 21, 2004 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 28, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7683-7684)
Sep 28, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7683-7684)
Sep 28, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 737.
Sep 28, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7683-7685)
Sep 28, 2004
Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 22, 2004
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 22, 2004
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jul 21, 2004
Introduced in House
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) the year 2004 as the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World War II; (2) the extraordinary heroism and steadfast loyalty exhibited by the people of Guam who endured occupation by enemy forces from December 10, 1941, until liberation on July 21, 1944; and (3) the bravery and courage of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the battle to recapture and liberate Guam and all veterans who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

Encourages the American people to commemorate the Liberation of Guam and to observe the anniversary of the significant battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II.

Urges the Secretary of the Interior to establish commemorative programs honoring the liberators and the people of Guam at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam.

What's happening now September 28, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Independent 1
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Sep 9, 2004
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Sep 9, 2004
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 9, 2004
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Sep 9, 2004
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Sep 9, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 737: Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Guam during World War II.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-737/
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