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H.CON.RES.18: 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
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 8, 2011
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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| Feb. 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |