A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to pay compensation to individuals of Japanese descent residing on the territory of Guam during World War II for damages caused such individuals by the Armed Forces of the United States.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay compensation for damages caused by the United States Armed Forces during World War II to individuals of Japanese descent who were residing on Guam and who have not received such compensation previously. Declares that such compensation shall satisfy any claim by such an individual for such damage. Prohibits the payment of more than ten percent of the amount received for any one claim to an agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with such claim.

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Timeline

1. 25 July 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 July 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 July 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 July 1980

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Sponsors

• Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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