Congressional Accountability Tracker

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 505 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 505

 Recognizing June 12, 2025, as this year's observance of ``Philippines 
 Independence Day'' to honor the 127th anniversary of the independence 
                          of the Philippines.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 11, 2025

Mr. Moylan (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Case, Ms. 
  King-Hinds, and Mrs. Radewagen) submitted the following resolution; 
         which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Recognizing June 12, 2025, as this year's observance of ``Philippines 
 Independence Day'' to honor the 127th 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
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 127th 
        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''.
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Recognizing June 12, 2025, as this year's observance of "Philippines Independence Day" to honor the 127th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

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