Honoring the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations.
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Latest Action · May 29, 2026
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.
This resolution honors the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines, which began on July 4, 1946. The measure recognizes the historic significance of Philippine independence and the longstanding friendship between the two nations, including their military cooperation since World War II and the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty that commits the U.S. to defending the Philippines if it is attacked. The resolution also celebrates the contributions of Filipino Americans to U.S. society, noting that over 4.6 million U.S. citizens have Philippine ancestry and that approximately one in four working Filipino adults serve as healthcare workers in America. The measure reaffirms U.S. commitment to strengthening economic and security ties with the Philippines and encourages Americans to commemorate this anniversary through appropriate programs and activities. No funding or specific timelines are attached to this symbolic resolution, which simply expresses congressional recognition and support for the bilateral relationship.
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