Introduced
May 29, 2026
Mr. Moylan (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mrs. Radewagen, Ms. King-Hinds, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, and Mr. Case) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
RESOLUTION
Honoring the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations.
- (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 80th anniversary of the sovereign and independent country of the Philippines on July 4, 1946;
- (2) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and the Philippines and commits to strengthening those bonds;
- (3) recognizes the courage and bravery of the Filipino and Filipino-American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought alongside and in the United States Armed Forces;
- (4) reaffirms the United States commitment to invoke its Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines if an armed attack against the Philippines assets is committed in the Pacific;
- (5) commends the Republic of the Philippines for increasing its cooperation in regional security, including collaboration that may enhance regional defense posture;
- (6) recognizes and honors the vital contributions of Filipino Americans to the cultural fabric of the United States; and
- (7) urges the people of the United States to celebrate the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations with appropriate programs and activities.