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South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2016 [S.3509]
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South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/06/2016
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Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2016 [S.3003]
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Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2016 This bill deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to be active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA shall, in determining eligibility under this Act, take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List (the list of all discharged and deceased veterans from the 20th century).
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 05/26/2016
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Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2016 [S.2865]
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Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2016 This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Maritime Security Initiative to provide assistance and training through September 30, 2022, for maritime security and domain awareness for countries in the Asia-Pacific region. DOD shall prioritize assistance in order to: retain access to international waterways to ensure the free flow of commerce and achieve U.S. national security objectives, improve maritime domain awareness, counter piracy, disrupt illicit maritime trafficking
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 04/27/2016
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.2806]
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Provides appropriations to DOD for Military Construction for: the Army; the Navy and Marine Corps; the Air Force; Defense-Wide agencies and activities (other than military departments); the Army and Air National Guard; and the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves. Provides appropriations to DOD for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program. Provides appropriations for the Department of Defense Base Closure
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Steven Kirk
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Kirk. With Written Report No. 114-237. on 04/18/2016
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Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2015 [S.2082]
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Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2015 This bill extends specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. TITLE I--EXTENSIONS OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO HEALTH CARE (Sec. 101) Authority for collection of copayments for hospital care and nursing home care is extended through FY2016. (Sec. 102) The requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities is extended through December 31, 2016. (Sec. 103) The authorization of appropriations for assistance and support services for
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Considered Under Suspension Of The Rules. (consideration: Cr H6719-6727) on 09/30/2015
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. [S.2062]
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. This bill extends authority through September 30, 2016, for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 09/21/2015
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A bill to provide special foreign military sales status to the Philippines. [S.1855]
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A bill to provide special foreign military sales status to the Philippines. This bill amends the Arms Export Control Act to extend special foreign military sales status to the Philippines.
Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/23/2015
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 [S.1555]
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill defines "Filipino Veterans of World War II" to include an individual who served: honorably at any time from July 26, 1941, to December 31, 1946; in an active-duty status under the command of the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East; and within the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the Philippine Constabulary, Recognized Guerrilla units, the New Philippine Scouts, the First Filipino Infantry Regiment, the Second Filipino Infantry Battalion (Separate),
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Signed By President. on 12/14/2016
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Filipino Veterans Promise Act [S.151]
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Filipino Veterans Promise Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a process for determining whether individuals who served in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines or in the Philippine Scouts while in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II and who are not included in the Missouri List are eligible for certain benefits relating to their U.S. service.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 01/13/2015
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1376]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. (Sec. 4) Specifies procedures for determining the budgetary effects of this bill for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Committee On Armed Services. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Mccain. With Written Report No. 114-49. Additional Views Filed. on 05/19/2015
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Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. [HR-907]
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Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans; and a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans, and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/28/2016
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Calling for all parties to respect the arbitral tribunal ruling with regard to the South China Sea and to express United States policy on freedom of navigation and overflight in the East and South China Seas. [HR-830]
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Calling for all parties to respect the arbitral tribunal ruling with regard to the South China Sea and to express United States policy on freedom of navigation and overflight in the East and South China Seas. Expresses support for the July 12, 2016, ruling issued by the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea as binding on all parties in the case brought at the request of the Republic of Philippines against the People's Republic of China concerning a dispute over the maritime jurisdiction in the South China Sea. Calls on all claimants to pursue
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Pompeo
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 09/07/2016
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Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. [HR-471]
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Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans; and a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans, and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 10/08/2015
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act [HB-6062]
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 10/19/2016
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Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2016 [HB-5985]
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Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2016 This bill extends specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. TITLE I--EXTENSIONS OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO HEALTH CARE (Sec. 101) Authority for collection of copayments for hospital care and nursing home care is extended through FY2017. (Sec. 102) The requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities is extended through December 31, 2017. (Sec. 103) The authorization of appropriations for assistance and support services for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Miller
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 10/19/2016
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Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2016 [HB-5890]
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Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2016 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should support the efforts of the Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their maritime security capacity, and (2) the maritime security of U.S. allies and partners bordering the South China Sea would be enhanced by the transfer of an Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate to an appropriate regional country. In selecting Asia-Pacific region countries to receive maritime capacity building assistance, the Department of State may prioritize
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ami Bera
Introduced In House on 07/14/2016
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-535]
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal collectively to the Filipino Veterans of World War II (Veterans) in recognition of their dedicated service during such War. States that such medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution (Smithsonian) for display. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian should make the medal available for display
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Coffman
Introduced In House on 01/26/2015
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2015 [HB-483]
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from worldwide or numerical limitations on immigrant visas the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under the Immigration Act of 1990 or other specified federal law.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 02/19/2015
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Reuniting Families Act [HB-4798]
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Reuniting Families Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to establish the fiscal year worldwide level of employment-based immigrants at 140,000 plus: (1) the previous year's unused visas, and (2) the number of unused visas from FY1992-FY2015. The bill establishes the fiscal year worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants at 480,000 plus: (1) the previous year's unused visas, and (2) the number of unused visas from FY1992-FY2015. The bill redefines "immediate relative" to: mean a child, spouse, permanent partner, or parent
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 04/01/2016
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To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan, Corregidor, Guam, Wake Island, and the Philippine Archipelago between December 7, 1941, and May 10, 1942, and who died or were imprisoned by the Japanese military in the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Wake Island, and Guam from April 9, 1942, until September 2, 1945, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. [HB-4766]
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To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan, Corregidor, Guam, Wake Island, and the Philippine Archipelago between December 7, 1941, and May 10, 1942, and who died or were imprisoned by the Japanese military in the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Wake Island, and Guam from April 9, 1942, until September 2, 1945, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 03/16/2016