Bill · H.Res. 505· House(119-HRES-505)
Recognizing June 12, 2025, as this year's observance of "Philippines Independence Day" to honor the 127th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- James Moylan
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes June 12, 2025, as the observance of "Philippines Independence Day." It aims to honor the 127th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines. The resolution commends the people of the Philippines for their endurance through struggle and hardship. It also supports increased public awareness of the Philippine Declaration of Independence and its culture. Additionally, it supports the development of the Filipino American community. Finally, it reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Philippines.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically supports the development of the Filipino American community.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The resolution recognizes the service and bravery of Filipino and Filipino American service members.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The resolution reaffirms and commits to strengthening bonds of friendship and cooperation with the Philippines.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for the Filipino American community: The resolution supports the continued development of this community as an integral part of America's cultural fabric (Whereas clause).
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Recognition of service members: It recognizes the courage and bravery of Filipino and Filipino American servicemen and women who have fought alongside and in the United States Armed Forces (Section 5).
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Strengthening international relations: The resolution reaffirms bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Philippines and commits to strengthening them (Section 2).
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Security support: It reaffirms support for the Philippines to defend its internal security from terrorism (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+5
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Submitted in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2648)
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Young KimRepublican · California
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Robert ScottDemocrat · Virginia
Juan VargasDemocrat · California