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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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Jul 10, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.
May 18, 2012
Introduced in House
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 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 275 Related bill Honoring the 113th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 3
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jun 7, 2012
BERMAN, HOWARD
· May 29, 2012
Austria, Steve
· May 18, 2012
 D
Green, Al
Texas · May 18, 2012
Hanabusa, Colleen
· May 18, 2012
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · May 18, 2012
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 665: Honoring the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-665/
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"H. Res. 665: Honoring the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-665/.
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H. Res. 665, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-665/.
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