To amend the Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act to extend and modify the functions of the Nazi War Criminal Records Interagency Working Group to cover records of the Japanese Imperial Government, for other purposes.
Amends the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Disclosure Act to rename the Nazi War Criminal Records Interagency Working Group the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group, and to extend its authority for an additional two years. Requires the Interagency Group to locate, identify, inventory, recommend for declassification, and make available to the public at the National Archives and Records Administration all classified Japanese Imperial Government records of the United States. Authorizes appropriations.
Expresses the sense of Congress that foreign nations (in particular Japan) should make every effort possible to make its records available to and cooperate with the Interagency Group.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
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