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Public Law94th CongressTerritories (U.S.)
H.R. 5158Became Law

A bill to provide an authorization for an ex gratia payment to the people of Bikini Atoll, in the Marshall Islands of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (May 1, 1975)

(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 94-187)

Authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000, ex gratia, in recognition of the hardship suffered by the people of Bikini due to displacement from their atoll since 1946. Directs such sum to be paid to a trustee selected by the Kili/Bikini Council subject only to disapproval by the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to be held in trust pursuant to the provisions of a trust agreement or amendment thereto agreed to by the Council for the use and benefit of, and distribution to, persons who possess rights in Bikini Atoll.

What just happenedJun 13, 1975

Public law 94-34.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6](D-CA)Sponsor
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  • Public LawJun 13, 1975
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  1. Jun 13, 1975PresidentE40000

    Public law 94-34.

  2. Jun 13, 1975BecameLaw36000

    Public law 94-34.

  3. Jun 13, 1975PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 13, 1975BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 6, 1975FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Jun 6, 1975President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Jun 5, 1975President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

  8. Jun 5, 1975PresidentE05000

    Measure enrolled in House.

  9. Jun 4, 1975Floor

    Measure passed Senate.

  10. Jun 4, 1975Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

  11. Jun 4, 1975Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  12. Jun 4, 1975Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

  13. Jun 2, 1975Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, S. Rept. 94-165.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 2, 1975Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, S. Rept. 94-165.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. May 6, 1975IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. May 5, 1975FloorH37100

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #177 (346-10).

  17. May 5, 1975Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #177 (346-10).

  18. May 5, 1975FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  19. May 5, 1975FloorH30000

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

  20. May 1, 1975CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 94-187.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. May 1, 1975Committee5000

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 94-187.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Mar 19, 1975IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Mar 19, 1975IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Mar 19, 1975IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 1, 197517
(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 94-187)

Authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000, ex gratia, in recognition of the hardship suffered by the people of Bikini due to displacement from their atoll since 1946. Directs such sum to be paid to a trustee selected by the Kili/Bikini Council subject only to disapproval by the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to be held in trust pursuant to the provisions of a trust agreement or amendment thereto agreed to by the Council for the use and benefit of, and distribution to, persons who possess rights in Bikini Atoll.

Introduced in HouseMar 19, 197500

Authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000 to the Secretary of the Interior to be paid to a trustee selected by the Kili/Bikini Council and approved by the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to be held in trust for the use and benefit of and distribution to persons who possess rights in Bikini Atoll.