# 117-sjres-40: A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands.

117-sjres-40, A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S885-886) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sjres-40
- Congress: 117
- Title: A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands.
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S885-886)
- Introduced: 2022-03-01
- Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of the free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2022-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2022-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2022-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-sjres-40 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/40)

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