This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the United States-Japan alliance and formally welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's April 2024 visit to the United States. The resolution recognizes Japan's historic steps to modernize its defense capabilities, including plans to increase defense spending to two percent of its gross domestic product by 2027, and reaffirms America's commitment to defending Japan under their mutual security treaty, including protection of the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. The resolution also highlights the expanding cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea on regional security matters, as well as Japan's support for Ukraine and its role in promoting Indo-Pacific stability through partnerships like the Quad and G7. The measure contains no funding or implementation timeline beyond the prime minister's visit, as it is a ceremonial resolution meant to formalize congressional support for the bilateral relationship and alliance modernization efforts.
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