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To require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed military service on behalf of the United States during World War II. [HB-110]
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Directs the Secretary of the Army to issue a certificate of service to any Filipino national who the Secretary determines performed any military service in the Philippine Islands during World War II qualifying such person or such person's survivor to receive any military, veterans', or other benefits under U.S. laws.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 01/31/2013
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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2020 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. [SR-761]
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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2020 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text: Cr S6599-6600) on 10/26/2020
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Global Small Business Network Act [HB-8628]
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Authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Small Business Network grant program to facilitate exports by U.S. small businesses. Specifically, the State Department may award grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofits with experience in operating or working with U.S. small business development centers to (1) assist national and local governments of foreign countries with creating small business development centers, and (2) promote commerce between small businesses in the United States and the foreign economies participating
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Wagner
Introduced In House on 10/20/2020
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CTF Act China Task Force Act [HB-12]
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Enacts specified legislation related to China and other issues, including legislation (1) authorizing activities to counter the global malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party, (2) prohibiting certain imports from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region and imposing sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations there, (3) authorizing the Department of State to make publicly available certain records relating to a visa denial based on an alien's involvement in human rights violations, (4) authorizing the State Department and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Darin LaHood
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 10/21/2020
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A resolution celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and the vitality of the overall bilateral relationship. [SR-481]
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Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and the vitality of the bilateral relationship. Confirms the alliance's centrality as one of the key pillars of peace, security, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should use the U.S.-Philippines Bilateral Security Dialogue and the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board to promote greater alliance cooperation and enhance bilateral security ties; (2) the United States should redouble
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Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. (consideration: Cr S3737-3738; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3737-3738; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3733-3734) on 06/05/2012
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A resolution designating October 2011 as "Filipino American History Month". [SR-287]
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Designates October 2011 as Filipino American History Month. Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans and a time of remembrance of the many contributions Filipino Americans have made to the United States. Urges the people of the United States to observe Filipino American History Month with appropriate programs and activities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6275-6276; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6275-6276; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6226) on 10/05/2011
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A resolution celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. [SR-252]
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Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. government should propose to the government of the Philippines that a joint commission be established to review the potential for enhancing security ties; (2) the U.S. government should expand the economic relationship with the government of the Philippines toward achieving broad-based economic development in that country; (3) the private sectors of the United States and the Philippines should establish a U.S.-Philippines
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Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5268-5269) on 08/02/2011
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A resolution encouraging the United States Trade Representative to establish and articulate a strategy for initiating negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. [SR-218]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States Trade Representative (USTR) should establish and articulate a strategy for initiating negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); and (2) any pending bilateral issues between the United States and Burma should not deter the United States from negotiating free trade agreements with other ASEAN nations, nor should the United States encourage trade with Burma, absent significant reforms within that country.
Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S4235-4236) on 06/29/2011
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A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed military service on behalf of the United States during World War II. [S.63]
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Directs the Secretary of the Army to issue a certificate of service to any Filipino national who the Secretary determines performed any military service in the Philippine Islands during World War II qualifying such person or such person's survivor to receive any military, veterans', or other benefits under U.S. laws.
Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel K. Inouye
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S177) on 01/25/2011
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A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other purposes. [S.3530]
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Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) 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. Dean Heller
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 09/12/2012
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3241]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2013 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) representation allowances; (6) protection of foreign missions and officials; (7) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (8) emergencies
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 112-172. on 05/24/2012
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Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 [S.3202]
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Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 - Title I: Cemetery Matters - (Sec. 101) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a casket or urn of sufficient quality for a dignified burial for the burial in a national cemetery of a deceased veteran when the Secretary: (1) is unable to identify such veteran's next of kin, and (2) determines that sufficient resources for furnishing such casket or urn are not otherwise available. Prohibits the furnishing of such casket or urn in the case of a veteran convicted
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
Became Public Law No: 112-260. on 01/10/2013
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Remembering America's Forgotten Veterans Cemetery Act of 2012 [S.2320]
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Remembering America's Forgotten Veterans Cemetery Act of 2012 - Treats Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Republic of the Philippines as a permanent military cemetery in a foreign country for purposes of the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission. Directs the Commission to restore, operate, and maintain such Cemetery in cooperation with the government of the Republic of the Philippines. Subjects such requirement to the availability of appropriations for such purpose.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger F. Wicker
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 06/27/2012
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A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II. [S.2004]
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Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan, Philippines, and were subsequently prisoners of war, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country during World War II. Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the prisoners of war at Bataan.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S8687-8688) on 12/15/2011
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1601]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2012 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) representation allowances; (6) protection of foreign missions and officials; (7) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (8) emergencies
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 112-85. on 09/22/2011
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011 [S.1258]
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011 - Creates a lawful prospective immigrant status for a qualifying alien present in the United States, as well as for such alien's qualifying spouse and children who may be outside the United States. Provides for status adjustment to lawful permanent resident. Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 or the DREAM Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/22/2011
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SAVE Act [S.1244]
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Save Our Industries Act of 2011 or SAVE Act - Grants duty-free treatment, subject to specified conditions, to certain apparel wholly assembled in the United States or the Philippines, or both, and components of such apparel consisting entirely of: (1) fabric cut in the United States or the Philippines, or both, from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States; (2) components knit-to-shape in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States; or (3) any combination of such fabric or components.
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S4025-4026) on 06/22/2011
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Veterans Programs Improvement Act of 2011 [S.1148]
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Veterans Programs Improvement Act of 2011 - Allows grants made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) for homeless veterans' comprehensive services programs (outreach, rehabilitation, vocational counseling, and transitional housing assistance) to be used for the construction of new facilities. Prohibits the Secretary from denying applications for such grants solely on the basis that the grant entity proposes to use funding from other private or public sources, as long as such entity demonstrates that a private nonprofit organization will provide
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 06/08/2011
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2011 [S.1141]
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2011 - 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: Sen. Robert Menendez
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3448-3449) on 05/26/2011
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Military Families Act [S.1109]
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Military Families Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust the status of an eligible alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien: (1) applies for adjustment (with a time limit for an alien applying as a family member of a deceased Armed Forces member), (2) is admissible to the United States as an immigrant, and (3) is physically present in the United States. Applies such provision to an alien who is: (1) a parent, spouse, child, son, daughter,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/26/2011