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FAS Note: See also S. 1902, the companion legislation introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein on November 10, 1999.


106th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 3561

To require disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act regarding certain persons and records of the Japanese Imperial Army in a manner that does not impair any investigation or prosecution conducted by the Department of Justice or certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 1, 2000

Mr. BILBRAY (for himself and Mr. LIPINSKI) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned


A BILL

To require disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act regarding certain persons and records of the Japanese Imperial Army in a manner that does not impair any investigation or prosecution conducted by the Department of Justice or certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY RECORDS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP.

SEC. 3. REQUIREMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS.

SEC. 4. EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF FOIA REQUESTS FOR JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY RECORDS.

SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.




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