US Congress House Resolution 275 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)
Status: Introduced on May 24 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-08-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Recognizes the historic significance of the 113th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines on June 12, 1898. Reaffirms the friendship which has 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.

Honoring the 113th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA]	Rep. Steve Austria [R-OH]	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. Colleen Hanabusa [D-HI]
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]	Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA]	Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-08-02	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
2011-06-03	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2011-05-24	House	Referred to House Armed Services
2011-05-24	House	Referred to House Foreign Affairs
2011-05-24	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.

HR665 (Related) 2012-07-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/275/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres275/BILLS-112hres275ih.pdf