Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to the Chinese Communist Party's "stolen valor" historical revisionism with regards to Allied Victory in Asia, commemorating the contributions made by the Republic of China to Allied Victory, and acknowledging the postwar contributions of the Government of Japan to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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Latest Action · September 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.Res. 689 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing opposition to what House members characterize as Chinese Communist Party historical revisionism regarding World War II in Asia. The resolution asserts that the CCP is falsely claiming primary credit for defeating Japan while downplaying the role of the Republic of China (now Taiwan) and the United States, and calls this "stolen valor." The resolution does not establish new programs or allocate funding; instead, it directs the U.S. government to counter CCP propaganda through public diplomacy, calls on the State Department to challenge these narratives at the United Nations, urges the Department of Education to ensure accurate history teaching, and recognizes Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines as important partners for regional stability. The resolution affects no specific timeline but aims to influence U.S. foreign policy messaging and educational standards regarding World War II history in the Pacific theater.
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