A bill to authorize the payment of a gratuity to members of the armed Forces and civilian employees of the United States who performed slave labor for Japan during World War II, or the surviving spouses of such members, and for other purposes.

This bill would authorize a one-time payment of $20,000 to certain individuals who were held as prisoners of war by Japan during World War II and forced to perform slave labor. Those eligible for the payment include veterans, civilian government employees, and contractor employees, or their surviving spouses if the individual is deceased. The legislation aims to provide financial recognition for the hardships endured by those compelled to work for the Japanese government or Japanese corporations during their captivity.