<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Philippines</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/issues/atom/5854_philippines" rel="self"/>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/issues/show/5854_philippines" rel="alternate"/>
  <updated>2013-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
  <author>
    <name>opencongress.org</name>
  </author>
  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5854</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.868 Filipino Veterans Promise Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-s868/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-05-06:/action/357937</id>
    <updated>2013-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.1452 Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h1452/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-08:/action/354847</id>
    <updated>2013-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.690 Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-s690/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-08:/action/354827</id>
    <updated>2013-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.966 Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h966/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-04:/action/351767</id>
    <updated>2013-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.461 Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-s461/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-04:/action/351763</id>
    <updated>2013-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.772 To promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of the South China Sea dispute.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h772/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-14:/action/350392</id>
    <updated>2013-02-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of the South China Sea dispute.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.717 Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h717/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-13:/action/349938</id>
    <updated>2013-02-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.481 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.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h481/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-03:/action/348781</id>
    <updated>2013-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.110 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.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h110/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-01-02:/action/346583</id>
    <updated>2013-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.111 Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h111/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-01-02:/action/346905</id>
    <updated>2013-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To award a Congressional gold medal, collectively, to the Filipino Veterans of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6644 Global Partnerships Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h6644/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-12-10:/action/344653</id>
    <updated>2012-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable United States foreign assistance, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.6375 VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h6375/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-10-04:/action/343140</id>
    <updated>2012-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 04, 2012: Signed by President.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.6375 VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h6375/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-10-04:/action/343179</id>
    <updated>2012-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 04, 2012: Became Public Law No: 112-191.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.6375 VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h6375/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-09-24:/action/342703</id>
    <updated>2012-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;September 24, 2012: Presented to President.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6464 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.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h6464/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-09-19:/action/341946</id>
    <updated>2012-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3530 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.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-s3530/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-09-11:/action/339720</id>
    <updated>2012-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6375 VA Major Construction Authorization and Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h6375/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-09-10:/action/339658</id>
    <updated>2012-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.481 A resolution celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and the vitality of the overall bilateral relationship.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-sr481/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-06-04:/action/332763</id>
    <updated>2012-06-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A resolution celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and the vitality of the overall bilateral relationship.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3241 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-s3241/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-23:/action/331913</id>
    <updated>2012-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.665 Honoring the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hr665/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-17:/action/331726</id>
    <updated>2012-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
Honoring the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
</feed>
