HJRES 685 · 99th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A joint resolution authorizing the Philippine Scouts and U.S. Veterans' Association of America to establish a memorial to honor the Philippine Scouts, who served bravely in the United States Army in Bataan and Corregidor during World War II.

Introduced 1986-07-24· Sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1986-07-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Philippine Scouts and U.S. Veterans' Association of America to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs honoring the Philippine Scouts, who served bravely in the U.S. Army in Bataan and Corregidor during World War II. Terminates the authority to establish the memorial if its construction is not begun within five years with non-Federal funds sufficient to ensure its completion.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans