Recognizing June 12, 2024, as this year's observance of "Philippines Independence Day" to honor the 126th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

Bill: 118-hres-1290
Sponsor: full_name: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2024-06-11
Policy area: International Affairs
Latest action: action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-06-11
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution recognizes the historic significance of the 126th anniversary of the Philippines' sovereignty and independence.</p><p>The resolution also (1) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Philippines, (2) recognizes the courage and bravery of Filipino and Filipino American&nbsp;servicemembers who have fought alongside the U.S. armed forces, and (3) supports the recognition of Philippines Independence Day.&nbsp;</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1290 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2024 Mr. Moylan (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Case , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Sablan , and Mr. Issa ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing June 12, 2024, as this year’s observance of Philippines Independence Day to honor the 126th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

Whereas Congress commends the people of the Philippines for enduring through struggle and hardship; Whereas Congress supports increased public awareness of the events surrounding the Philippine Declaration of Independence, and the vibrant and beautiful culture of the Philippines; and Whereas Congress supports the continuing development of the Filipino American community as an integral part of America’s cultural fabric: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 126th anniversary of the sovereign and independent country of the Philippines on June 12, 1898; (2) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and the Philippines and commits to strengthening those bonds; (3) reaffirms its support for the Philippines to defend its internal security from terrorism; (4) reaffirms its enduring support for the Philippines; (5) recognizes the courage and bravery of the Filipino and Filipino American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought alongside and in the United States Armed Forces; and (6) supports the recognition of Philippines Independence Day .