To include members of the Military Intelligence Service, and for other purposes.
What it does: 9 changes: inserts text in 4 places, replaces text in 5 places
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA)What it changes
9 changes to S. 1055 · 1 shown in the bill's text
Change 1: Inserts new text on page 4, line 24
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (17) The Military Intelligence Service (in this Act referred to as the "MIS") was made up of about 6,000 Japanese American soldiers who conducted highly classified intelligence operations that proved to be vital to United States military successes in the Pacific Theatre.
Inserted: (18) As they were discharged from the Army, MIS soldiers were told not to discuss their wartime work, due to its sensitive nature, and their contributions were not known until passage of the Freedom of Information Act in 1974.
Inserted: (19) MIS soldiers were attached individually or in small groups to United States and Allied combat units, where they intercepted radio transmissions, translated enemy documents, interrogated enemy prisoners of war, volunteered for reconnaissance and covert intelligence missions, and persuaded enemy combatants to surrender.
Inserted: (20) Their contributions continued during the Allied postwar occupation of Japan, and MIS linguistic skills and understanding of Japanese customs were invaluable to occupation forces as they assisted Japan in a peaceful transition to a new, democratic form of government.
Original wording
On page 4, after line 24, insert the following:
Change 2: Replaces “and” with new text
Struck: and
Original wording
On page 5, line 6, strike “and” and insert a comma.
Change 3: Inserts “and the Military Intelligence Service,” before “United States”
…[inserted: and the Military Intelligence Service, ]United States…
Original wording
On page 5, line 7, insert “and the Military Intelligence Service,” before “United States”.
Change 4: Replaces “and” with new text
Struck: and
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On page 5, line 19, strike “and” and insert a comma.
Change 5: Inserts “and the Military Intelligence Service,” before “United”
…[inserted: and the Military Intelligence Service, ]United…
Original wording
On page 5, line 19, insert “and the Military Intelligence Service,” before “United”.
Change 6: Replaces “and” with new text
Struck: and
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On page 6, line 3, strike “and” and insert a comma.
Change 7: Inserts “and the Military Intelligence Service,” before “United States”
…[inserted: and the Military Intelligence Service, ]United States…
Original wording
On page 6, line 4, insert “and the Military Intelligence Service,” before “United States”.
Change 8: Replaces “Under” through “Secretary” with “The Secretary”
In S. 1055 · Introduced in Senate
SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS.
[struck: Under such regulations as the ][inserted: The ]Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck under section 2, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses.SEC. 4. NATIONAL MEDALS.
Original wording
On page 6, line 6, strike “Under” and all that follows through “Secretary” on line 7 and insert “The Secretary”.
Change 9: Rewrites page 6, lines 15–17
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 6, lines 15–17 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: SEC. 5. AUTHORITY TO USE FUNDS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.
Inserted: (a) Authority to Use Funds.--There is
Original wording
On page 6, strike lines 15 through 17 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 4581. Mr. DODD (for Mrs. Boxer) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 1055, to grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II; as follows:
On page 4, after line 24, insert the following:
(17) The Military Intelligence Service (in this Act referred to as the “MIS”) was made up of about 6,000 Japanese American soldiers who conducted highly classified intelligence operations that proved to be vital to United States military successes in the Pacific Theatre.
(18) As they were discharged from the Army, MIS soldiers were told not to discuss their wartime work, due to its sensitive nature, and their contributions were not known until passage of the Freedom of Information Act in 1974.
(19) MIS soldiers were attached individually or in small groups to United States and Allied combat units, where they intercepted radio transmissions, translated enemy documents, interrogated enemy prisoners of war, volunteered for reconnaissance and covert intelligence missions, and persuaded enemy combatants to surrender.
(20) Their contributions continued during the Allied postwar occupation of Japan, and MIS linguistic skills and understanding of Japanese customs were invaluable to occupation forces as they assisted Japan in a peaceful transition to a new, democratic form of government.
On page 5, line 6, strike “and” and insert a comma.
On page 5, line 7, insert “and the Military Intelligence Service,” before “United States”.
On page 5, line 19, strike “and” and insert a comma.
On page 5, line 19, insert “and the Military Intelligence Service,” before “United”.
On page 6, line 3, strike “and” and insert a comma.
On page 6, line 4, insert “and the Military Intelligence Service,” before “United States”.
On page 6, line 6, strike “Under” and all that follows through “Secretary” on line 7 and insert “The Secretary”.
On page 6, strike lines 15 through 17 and insert the following:
“SEC. 5. AUTHORITY TO USE FUNDS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.
“(a) Authority to Use Funds.--There is”.
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Senate amendment submitted
August 2, 2010
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Senate amendment submitted
August 2, 2010
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 4581 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
August 2, 2010
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 4581 proposed by Senator Dodd for Senator Boxer.(consideration: CR S6593; text: CR S6593)
August 2, 2010
Amendment SA 4581 proposed by Senator Dodd for Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S6593; text: CR S6593) To include members of the Military Intelligence Service, and for other purposes.
August 2, 2010
Amendment SA 4581 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
August 2, 2010