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Search Results: keywords:"philippines"

H. RES. 1412 — Condemning the People’s Republic of China Coast Guard’s repeated violations of international maritime law and aggression toward the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:336
H. RES. 1412 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the actions of the People's Republic of China Coast Guard for violating international maritime law and exhibiting aggression towards the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Congress is saying that the Chinese Coast Guard has been mean to countries like the Philippines and Japan, and they are asking China to play by the rules and stop being aggressive. They also want other countries to help tell China this and for the U.S. to make friends with its other neighbors.
H. RES. 837 — Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.
November 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:325
The resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to invoke its Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines if the Philippines faces an armed attack, especially in the South China Sea. It criticizes China's actions and claims in the region, urges joint patrols for freedom of...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. promises to help protect the Philippines if they are attacked, especially in the ocean area nearby, and wants everyone to play fair and respect people's rights, but it's not clear how all of this will work or cost money.
S. RES. 834 — Reaffirming the Republic of the Philippines’ claim over Second Thomas Shoal and supporting the Filipino people in their efforts to combat aggression by the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:327
S. RES. 834 is a resolution by the United States Senate that supports the Philippines in their territorial claims over Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. It criticizes China for its aggressive actions against Filipino vessels and reaffirms the defense commitments between the United...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate made a decision to stand by the Philippines as they protect their part of the ocean, telling China to stop being too pushy there. They also want to help the Philippines by teaming up with them and teaching them new things to stay safe.
H. R. 8786 — To allow certain foreign air carriers to stop in Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands in the course of transportation of passengers or cargo in either direction between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:551
H. R. 8786, known as the “Pacific Island Flight Alternatives Act of 2024” or “PIFAA,” aims to enable certain foreign air carriers from Japan, the Philippines, and the Republic of Korea to stop in Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands during international flights that pass...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like allowing special airplanes from Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea to make a quick stop in places like Guam, kind of like when you stop for a snack on a road trip without changing the trip itself. This is to help people travel easier and make plane tickets less expensive to far-away islands.
H. R. 7442 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess the feasibility and financial effects of expanding coverage under the Medicare program to items and services furnished in the Philippines.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:420
H. R. 7442, also known as the “Philippine Medicare Portability Study Act,” directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on expanding Medicare coverage to include healthcare services provided in the Philippines. The study will evaluate the...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7442 is a plan to see if people with Medicare in the U.S. could get medical care in the Philippines, checking if it can save money and work well. They want to know what needs to change to make this happen and will tell Congress what they find out in six months.

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