HRES 388
112th Congress
House
Social Sciences and History
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Military history
Pacific Ocean
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. history
Acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of the young men who served as colonists on behalf of the United States in the Federal occupation of the islands of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury from 1935 through 1942, facilitating the United States claim of jurisdiction over such islands.
Introduced: August 5, 2011
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Became law
Sep 6, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 5, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Acknowledges: (1) the accomplishments and sacrifices of the Hui Panala`au colonists and extends appreciation on behalf of the people of the United States, (2) the significance of the seven-year colonization project which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific.
Recognizes the accomplishments of the more than 130 young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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