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H.Res. 121 (110th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge, apologize, and accept historical responsibility in a clear and unequivocal manner for its Imperial Armed Forces' coercion of young women into sexual slavery, known to the world as "comfort women", during its colonial and wartime occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II.

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Introduced

31 January 2007

Last action

30 July 2007 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], David Scott

Subjects

Defence

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Japan should: (1) formally acknowledge, apologize, and accept historical responsibility for its Imperial Armed Force's coercion of young women into sexual slavery (comfort women) during its colonial and wartime occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II; (2) have this official and public apology presented by the Prime Minister of Japan; (3) refute any claims that the sexual enslavement and trafficking of the comfort women never occurred; and (4) educate current and future generations about this crime while following the international community's recommendations with respect to the comfort women.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 February 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E234-235)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 12 February 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E321, E322, E322-323)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 8 March 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E486-487)

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 17 April 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 June 2007

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 2.

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 June 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 30 July 2007

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 30 July 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 30 July 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8870-8871)

    Source: Floor

  13. 30 July 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8870-8871)

    Source: Floor

  14. 30 July 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 121.

    Source: Floor

  15. 30 July 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8870-8876)

    Source: Floor

  16. 30 July 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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