Honoring the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1328
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-29: 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.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-07T08:05:45Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution honors the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines, which began on July 4, 1946. It recognizes the historical, security, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations.
Key Provisions
- Acknowledges the founding of relations on mutual security and economic interests, along with close personal bonds.
- Notes the presence of over 4.6 million U.S. citizens of Philippine ancestry and nearly 700,000 U.S. citizens living in the Philippines.
- Highlights Filipino contributions during World War II, with over 250,000 Filipinos serving alongside U.S. forces, and subsequent military awards for joint operations.
- References the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, which commits the U.S. to mutual defense obligations in the Pacific.
- Mentions specific past actions, including the 2016 Filipino Veteran of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act, the 2023 expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Arrangement, the 2024 trilateral summit with Japan, and a 2025 trade agreement.
- Recognizes the Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act signed in 2025 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
- Notes the role of Filipino Americans in U.S. healthcare (approximately 1 in 4 working Filipino adults are frontline workers) and other fields.
- Resolves that the House of Representatives: recognizes the 1946 independence anniversary; reaffirms friendship and the Mutual Defense Treaty; commends Filipino service members and Philippine regional security cooperation; honors Filipino American contributions; and encourages U.S. citizens to celebrate with appropriate programs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This is a non-binding resolution and introduces no changes to existing law.
Potential Impacts
- Strengthens symbolic diplomatic and security ties between the U.S. and the Philippines.
- Encourages public recognition of Filipino American history and contributions.
- Supports continued military interoperability and regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific without creating new legal obligations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. and Philippine governments and their armed forces.
- Filipino American communities in the United States.
- U.S. citizens residing in the Philippines.
- Healthcare and military sectors with significant Filipino participation.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The resolution reaffirms the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty but creates no new enforceable commitments. It carries no constitutional implications as a simple House resolution and serves primarily as a statement of congressional support for bilateral relations.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
Cosponsors (13)
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large], Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-29: 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.
- 2026-05-29: 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.
- 2026-05-29: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Honoring the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations. — issued 2026-05-29 — PDF (4 pages)