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 Air Force Base, Wyoming.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jan 2009): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution urges the President to authorize the return of two church bells to the Philippines. These bells were taken by the U.S. Army in 1901 from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar and are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The resolution states that returning the bells would serve as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
The bill affects the people of the Philippines, specifically those in Balangiga, and the U.S. President, who is being asked to approve the return. It also indirectly affects F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, where the bells are displayed. The resolution notes that the bells are valued by the Filipino people and that the Wyoming Veterans Commission has supported their return.
This bill, H.Con.Res. 30, was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 28, 2009, and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval by both the House and the Senate to be enacted. If passed by both chambers, it would then be presented to the President for consideration.
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Timeline
28 Jan 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 30 do?
- This resolution urges the President to authorize the return of two church bells to the Philippines. These bells were taken by the U.S. Army in 1901 from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar and are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The resolution states that returning the bells would serve as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The bill affects the people of the Philippines, specifically those in Balangiga, and the U.S. President, who is being asked to approve the return. It also indirectly affects F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, where the bells are displayed. The resolution notes that the bells are valued by the Filipino people and that the Wyoming Veterans Commission has supported their return. This bill, H.Con.Res. 30, was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 28, 2009, and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval by both the House and the Senate to be enacted. If passed by both chambers, it would then be presented to the President for consideration.
- Has H.Con.Res. 30 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 30. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 30?
- H.Con.Res. 30 was sponsored by Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (D-CA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 30?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (28 Jan 2009).
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