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H.J.Res. 102 (108th)

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu and the end of Imperial Japanese control of Palau during World War II and urging the Secretary of the Interior to work to protect the historic sites of the Peleliu Battlefield National Historic Landmark and to establish commemorative programs honoring the Americans who fought there.

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Introduced

9 September 2004

Last action

21 December 2004 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 108-479.

Sponsors

Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-34], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

Summary

Recognizes the courage of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the Battle of Peleliu and of all veterans who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Urges the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the year 2004 as the 60th anniversary of that battle, work to protect historic sites of the Peleliu Battlefield National Historic Landmark, and establish commemorative programs honoring the Americans who fought at those sites.

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Timeline

  1. 9 September 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 September 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 September 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 September 2004

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 September 2004

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 September 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 28 September 2004

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7682-7683)

    Source: Floor

  8. 28 September 2004

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7682-7683)

    Source: Floor

  9. 28 September 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 102.

    Source: Floor

  10. 28 September 2004

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7682-7683)

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 September 2004

    Floor

    Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 September 2004

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 7 December 2004

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11860)

    Source: Floor

  14. 7 December 2004

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11860)

    Source: Floor

  15. 10 December 2004

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 10 December 2004

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 21 December 2004

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 108-479.

    Source: President

  18. 21 December 2004

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  19. 21 December 2004

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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