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SAVE Act [S.105]
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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 Ensign
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/25/2011
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Honoring the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines. [HR-665]
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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)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 07/10/2012
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Expressing support for designation of the period beginning April 9, 2012, and ending May 6, 2012, as "Bataan-Corregidor Month". [HR-636]
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Supports the designation of Bataan-Corregidor Month. Requests the President to issue a proclamation designating such a month and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such period with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. and Filipino veterans deserve recognition for their bravery in defending Bataan and Corregidor and for their valiant service during World War II.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martin Heinrich
Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs, And In Addition To The Committee On Foreign Affairs, 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. on 04/27/2012
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Expressing the sense of sympathy of the House of Representatives to those who perished or were displaced in the Philippines as a result of the December 16, 2011 flooding. [HR-505]
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Mourns with the people of the Philippines and all the areas affected for the loss of life caused by Tropical Storm Washi and the ensuing floods. Conveys deepest sympathy to the relatives of the victims. Reaffirms the longstanding U.S.- Philippines friendship. Pledges support for disaster relief and to reduce further loss of life and suffering of the Filipino people. Urges the U.S. government to work with the people and the leadership of the Republic of the Philippines during their recovery efforts.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 02/03/2012
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Honoring the 113th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines. [HR-275]
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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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 08/02/2011
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Urging the President to authorize the return to the people of the Philippines of two church bells that were taken by the United States Army in 1901 from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, and are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. [HCR-18]
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Urges the President to authorize the return of two church bells taken by the U.S. Army from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, to the Philippine people as a visible symbol of friendship, good will, and cooperation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brad Sherman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 03/08/2011
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Global Partnerships Act of 2012 [HB-6644]
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Global Partnerships Act of 2012 - Sets forth provisions regarding global poverty and related matters, including: (1) reduction of global poverty; (2) acceleration of economic growth; (3) micro enterprise and small and medium enterprise assistance; (4) food security; (5) child survival and maternal health; (6) combating disease; (7) family planning and reproductive health; (8) education; (9) the environment; (10) safe water, sanitation, and housing; (11) gender equality; (12) democratic governance; and (13) humanitarian and disaster assistance. Sets
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1902-1904) on 12/11/2012
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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to accept certain documents as proof of service in determining the eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and for other purposes. [HB-6464]
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Amends the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept any of the following as proof of service in determining the eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund: (1) the name of the eligible person included on the Approved Revised Reconstructed Guerilla Roster (commonly known as the "Missouri List"); (2) documents included in the claims folder of the eligible person that prove such service, including an affidavit from the government
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Sponsored by: Rep. Shelley Berkley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 10/11/2012
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VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012 [HB-6375]
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VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012 - Title I: Construction Authorizations - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out major medical facility projects (projects) in FY2013 at VA medical centers in: (1) Seattle, Washington; (2) Dallas, Texas; and (3) Miami, Florida. Authorizes appropriations for such projects. Provides project funding limitations. Title II: Extensions of Certain Expiring Authorities - Extends through FY2013 VA default procedures with respect to guaranteed loans to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Miller
Signed By President. on 10/05/2012
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Caring for the Fallen Act [HB-4168]
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Caring for the Fallen Act - Makes the American Battle Monuments Commission responsible for Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines, including ensuring its ongoing maintenance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 03/29/2012
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To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II. [HB-3712]
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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. Ben Ray Lujan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Domestic Monetary Policy And Technology. on 01/12/2012
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Samuel B. Moody Bataan Death March Compensation Act [HB-309]
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Samuel B. Moody Bataan Death March Compensation Act - Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to pay certain compensation to individuals (or their survivors) who, as members of the Armed Forces during World War II: (1) were captured on the peninsula of Bataan or the island of Corregidor in the Philippines by Japanese forces; and (2) participated in and survived the Bataan Death March. Allows a survivor payment to be made to the nearest surviving relative of such individual.
Sponsored by: Rep. John L. Mica
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/04/2011
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Military Families Act [HB-2638]
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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: Rep. Bob Filner
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 08/25/2011
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SAVE Act [HB-2387]
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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: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 07/07/2011
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2011 [HB-2116]
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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: Rep. Colleen W. Hanabusa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 07/11/2011
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Family Reunification Act [HB-2115]
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Family Reunification Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from worldwide or numerical limitations on immigrant visas sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under the Immigration Act of 1990.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 07/11/2011
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Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2011 [HB-210]
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Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2011 - Deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts as active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in determining eligibility under this Act, to take into account any relevant service documentation, including documentation other than the Missouri List (the list of all discharged and deceased veterans from the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 02/18/2011
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2055]
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Abney Culberson
Signed By President. on 12/23/2011
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Reuniting Families Act [HB-1796]
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Reuniting Families Act - 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-FY2011. 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-FY2011. Revises the definition of "immediate relative" to: (1) mean a child, spouse, or parent of a U.S. citizen
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 06/01/2011
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Secure Visas Act [HB-1741]
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Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to grant the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary), except for the Secretary of State's authority with respect to diplomatic- and international organization-related visas, exclusive authority to issue regulations, establish policy, and administer the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and all other immigration or nationality laws relating to U.S. consular officer visa functions. Authorizes the Secretary to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class of aliens if necessary
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-411, Part I. on 03/08/2012