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 Force's 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.

Action history

1. 2007-07-30The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2. 2007-07-30Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. 2007-07-30On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4. 2007-07-30DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 121.
5. 2007-07-30Considered under suspension of the rules.
6. 2007-07-30Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
7. 2007-06-26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
8. 2007-06-26Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 2.
9. 2007-04-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment.
10. 2007-04-17Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
11. 2007-03-08Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
12. 2007-02-12Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
13. 2007-02-01Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
14. 2007-01-31Introduced in House
15. 2007-01-31Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.