To make technical corrections to the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act.
Public Law 116-132 · H.R. 1365 · 116th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Mar 26, 2020 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Michael San Nicolas (D-GU)
Cosponsors (6): Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Jamie Raskin,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
This bill modifies the use of amounts deposited in the Guam World War II Claims Fund, which is used to pay claims of victims and survivors of the attack and occupation of Guam by Imperial Japanese military forces and the liberation of Guam by U.S. military forces. Currently, claims are paid subject to the availability of appropriations. This bill removes the requirement for appropriations.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
The record lists no related bills.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 24 actions.
- Mar 26, 2020Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 116-132.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Mar 16, 2020FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Mar 9, 2020Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. San Nicolas moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1365.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
- Feb 13, 2020FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Feb 12, 2020FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 25, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jul 24, 2019FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1365.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jul 11, 2019CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-149.
- Jun 19, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Feb 26, 2019CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.
- Agreed to
S.Amdt. 1323SenateSen. Lindsey GrahamR-SC· offered Feb 12, 2020Agreed to
In the nature of a substitute.
Feb 12, 2020: Amendment SA 1323 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.