Honoring the 113th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.
Latest action · Aug 2, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 24, 2011
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 10
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 24, 2011 to Feb 16, 2012, with 9 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-TX | Al Green | Original | May 24, 2011 |
| D-CA | Bob Filner | Original | May 24, 2011 |
| D-HI | Colleen Hanabusa | Original | May 24, 2011 |
| D-AS | Eni F. H. Faleomavaega | Original | May 24, 2011 |
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | May 24, 2011 |
| D-GU | Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Original | May 24, 2011 |
| D-CA | Sam Farr | Original | May 24, 2011 |
| D-TX | Sheila Jackson Lee | Original | May 24, 2011 |
| R-OH | Steve Austria | Original | May 24, 2011 |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Feb 16, 2012 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 2, 2011Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
- Jun 3, 2011Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- May 24, 2011Introduced in House
- May 24, 2011Referred 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.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 665 | Honoring the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines. | Related bill | Jul 10, 2012 |
Subjects
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Text 1
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- May 24, 2011Introduced in House
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