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Honoring the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

Introduced: May 18, 2012 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Jul 10, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 18, 2012
Introduced in House
May 18, 2012
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.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 10, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3