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A resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2010. [SR-669]
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Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month 2010 (October 2010) as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans, as a time of reflection and remembrance, and as a time to renew efforts toward the examination of history and culture in order to provide an opportunity for all people in the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the nation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7773-7774; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7773-7774; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7838) on 09/29/2010
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A resolution expressing support for the victims of the natural disasters in Indonesia, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines. [SR-305]
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Mourns the loss of life resulting from the earthquakes in Indonesia, the tsunami in Samoa, American Samoa, and Tonga, and Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Expresses condolences to the victims' families and sympathies to the survivors who are still suffering in the aftermath of these natural disasters. Supports the efforts provided by the U.S. government, relief agencies, and private citizens. Urges the U.S. government and the internal community to provide additional humanitarian and reconstruction assistance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S10167-10168; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S10167-10168; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S10165) on 10/06/2009
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A resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2009. [SR-298]
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Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month 2009 as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans and as a time to renew efforts toward the examination of history and culture in order to provide an opportunity for all people in the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the Nation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S10076-10077; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S10076-10077; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S10067-10068) on 10/01/2009
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A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the soldiers from the United States who were prisoners of war at Bataan during World War II. [S.768]
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Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the American soldiers who were prisoners of war in Bataan, Philippines, during World War II, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country. 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. Tom Udall
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S4179) on 04/01/2009
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Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009 [S.728]
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Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009 - Title I: Insurance Matters - (Sec. 101) Increases from $20,000 to $30,000 the maximum amount of supplemental insurance provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for totally disabled veterans. (Sec. 102) Limits the duration of a dependent's coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) to 120 days after the member's separation or release from service or assignment. (Sec. 103) Amends the Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 to remove the requirement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel K. Akaka
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S10245-10251; Text Of Measure As Reported In Senate: Cr S10245-10251) on 10/07/2009
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs [S.3676]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2011 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2011 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S6510-6511) on 07/29/2010
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SAVE Act [S.3170]
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Save Our Industries Act of 2010 or the 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. Daniel K. Akaka
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/25/2010
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A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in the security or foreign policy interests of the United States, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to review visa applications before adjudication, and to provide for the immediate dissemination of visa revocation information. [S.3077]
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Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act 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 and enforce the provisions of 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
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/04/2010
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A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in the security or foreign policy interests of the United States, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to review all visa applications before adjudication, and to provide for the immediate dissemination of visa revocation information. [S.2944]
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Amends the Homeland Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to refuse or revoke any visa to an alien or class of aliens if necessary or advisable for U.S. security interests. Prohibits judicial review of such determinations. Authorizes the Secretary of State (Secretary) to direct a consular officer to refuse or revoke a visa if necessary or advisable for U.S. foreign policy interests. Prohibits a decision by the Secretary to approve a visa from overriding a revocation or refusal determination by the Secretary of Homeland
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Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/21/2010
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 [S.1434]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2010 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security,
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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. 111-44. on 07/09/2009
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2009 [S.1337]
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2009 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from worldwide or numerical immigrant limitations aliens who are the children of Filipino World War II veterans naturalized pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990.
Sponsored by: Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S7006-7007) on 06/24/2009
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Reuniting Families Act [S.1085]
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Reuniting Families Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act 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-FY2007. 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-FY2007. Revises the definition of "immediate relative" to: (1) mean a child, spouse, or parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/20/2009
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Recognizing the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October. [HR-780]
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Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans and as a time to renew efforts toward the examination of history and culture in order to provide an opportunity for all people in the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the Nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Mr. Lynch Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 11/02/2009
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Recognizing Filipino American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation. [HR-155]
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Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month and honors the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the life of the nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E254) on 02/12/2009
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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-30]
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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. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/28/2009
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Expressing sympathy for the 57 civilians who were killed in the southern Philippines on November 23, 2009. [HCR-218]
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Regrets the killing of unarmed civilians and expresses deepest condolences to the families of the 57 victims who were slain in Maguindanao in the worst politically motivated violence in recent Philippine history. Calls for: (1) an independent investigation and prosecution of those responsible; (2) an end to extrajudicial killings and election-related violence; and (3) freedom of press and safety for the investigating reporters. Urges the Department of State, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and other U.S. government agencies to review their assistance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 12/19/2009
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Honoring the 111th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines. [HCR-153]
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Recognizes the historic significance of the 111th anniversary of the Philippines on June 12, 1898. Reaffirms: (1) the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Philippines; and (2) support for the Philippines to defend its internal security from terrorism. Recognizes the bravery of the Filipino and Filipino American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought alongside and in the U.S. Armed Forces. Supports: (1) the continuing development of the Filipino American community as a integral part of America's cultural fabric;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Laura Richardson
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 06/12/2009
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Secure Visas Act [HB-4758]
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Secure Visas Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act 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 and enforce the provisions of 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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 04/26/2010
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CIR ASAP Act of 2009 [HB-4321]
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009, or the CIR ASAP Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary) to: (1) develop and submit to Congress a National Strategy for Border Security; (2) increase the number of Customs and Border Protection officers, agriculture specialists, and border security support personnel, and enhance related equipment, assets, and technology; (3) develop a comprehensive land and maritime border surveillance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, And International Law. on 03/01/2010
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Samuel B. Moody Bataan Death March Compensation Act [HB-423]
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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. Daniel B. Maffei
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/06/2009