US HR665 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-2)
Status: Introduced on May 18 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-07-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 18 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-07-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes the historic significance of the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines on June 12, 1898. Reaffirms the friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and the Philippines. Commends the people of the Philippines for enduring through struggle and hardship. Reaffirms support for the Philippines to defend its internal security from terrorism. Recognizes the courage of the Filipino and Filipino American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought alongside and in the U.S. Armed Forces. Supports: (1) increased public awareness of the events surrounding the Philippine Declaration of Independence, and the vibrant culture of the Philippines; and (2) the continuing development of the Filipino American community as a integral part of America's cultural fabric.
Title
Honoring the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.
Sponsors
Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA] | Rep. Steve Austria [R-OH] | Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA] | Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] |
Rep. Eni Faleomavaega [D-AS] | Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] | Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA] | Rep. Al Green [D-TX] |
Rep. Michael Grimm [R-NY] | Rep. Colleen Hanabusa [D-HI] | Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] |
Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-07-10 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
2012-05-18 | House | Referred to House Armed Services |
2012-05-18 | House | Referred to House Foreign Affairs |
2012-05-18 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. |
Same As/Similar To
HR275 (Related) 2011-08-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Subjects
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International organizations and cooperation
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International organizations and cooperation
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/665/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres665/BILLS-112hres665ih.pdf |