Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 23 (Roll no. 624). (text: CR 9/22/2008 H8483) Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain payments to eligible persons who served in the Philippines during World War II. 9/23/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2008 - Establishes in the Treasury the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, whose amounts shall be available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs without fiscal year limitation to make payments to specified eligible persons who served: (1) before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, while in the service of the Armed Forces of the United States; or (2) in the Philippine Scouts. Sets the payment amounts at $15,000 for U.S. citizens and $9,000 for non-U.S. citizens. States that acceptance of such payment shall constitute a release of any claim against the United States for such service. Requires the Secretary to include information concerning [...] show full description
Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextRecognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Recognizes Diwali as an important festival. Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of the festival of Diwali. Recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world. Acknowledges and supports the new relationship of collaboration and dialogue in international efforts between the United States and India. Acknowledges the onset of Diwali and expresses the deepest respect of the House of Representatives to Indian Americans and the Indian Diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Latest Action: 10/15/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextRecognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 10/15/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the international religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - S.AMDT.3677 Amendment SA 3677 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Menendez. (consideration: CR S14417; text: CR S14416) To amend the resolution. Bill TextA resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 11/14/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Expresses the deepest respect of the Senate, in observance of Diwali, the festival of lights, for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion.
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Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3283-3338; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3283-3289) Bill TextRevising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. 3/29/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Revises and replaces the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007. Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2008, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2009-FY2012. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Recommends budgetary levels and amounts for FY2007-FY2012 for: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; [...] show full description
Latest Action: 09/27/2008 - Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. Bill TextRecognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 9/27/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Diwali.
Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Bill TextTo 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. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 - Deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts as active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Repeals certain provisions discounting such service as qualifying service.
Latest Action: 01/30/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin. 1/30/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the USPS should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S75-76) Bill TextA 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. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 - Deems certain service performed before July 1, 1946, in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts as active military service for purposes of eligibility for veterans' benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Repeals certain provisions discounting such service as qualifying service.
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextA bill 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. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of the Army to issue a certificate of service to Filipino nationals who the Secretary determines have performed any military service in the Philippine Islands during World War II which qualifies such a person or a survivor to receive any military, veterans', or other benefits under U.S. laws.
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