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MO HCR108

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lindell Shumake

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Missouri's 98th General Assembly urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act

  • An estimated 57,000 Filipinos in uniform died during World War II while serving as an integral part of the United States Armed Forces

  • Filipino veterans fought under the same commander and conditions as other U.S. service members, defending and liberating U.S. sovereign territory in the Philippines

  • The Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives is directed to send copies of this resolution to U.S. House and Senate leadership and all members of Missouri's Congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015

Last Action

Referred: Veterans(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans5/13/2016

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