Introduced
December 17, 2025
Mr. Ricketts (for himself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Hagerty, and Mrs. Shaheen) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People’s Republic of China against Japan.
- (1) condemns the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s use of economic, military, and diplomatic coercion and aggression against Japan, a United States defense treaty ally;
- (2) commends the Government of Japan’s opposition to the efforts of the Government of the People’s Republic of China to—
- (A) undermine regional stability; and
- (B) unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait by force or coercion;
- (3) recognizes Japan’s commitments to peace and security and its continuing role as a key ally in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific;
- (4) applauds the Government of Japan’s efforts to increase its own defense spending to invest in capabilities to enhance deterrence across the region;
- (5) applauds the Government of Japan’s efforts to diffuse tensions with the Government of the People’s Republic of China despite continuous unilateral provocations;
- (6) reaffirms the United States unwavering commitment to article V of the United States-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, and that the Senkaku Islands fall within article V’s scope; and
- (7) stands with the Government of Japan and the Japanese people against the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s attempts to harass and escalate tensions with Japan.