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HRES 837 118th Congress House International Affairs Asia China International law and treaties Philippines Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.

Introduced: November 13, 2023 Introduced by: Moylan, James C. Republican · Guam See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 20, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6129)
Nov 20, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6129)
Nov 20, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.
Nov 20, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6129-6131)
Nov 20, 2024
Mr. Moylan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 11, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 11, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 10, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 1, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution states that the House of Representatives reaffirms the United States commitment to invoke the 1951 U.S.-Philippines mutual defense treaty if Philippine assets are attacked in the South China Sea. The resolution also calls on the United States and the Philippines to begin joint patrols in the South China Sea, objects to Chinese sovereignty claims to the South China Sea, and welcomes swift implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (a 2014 agreement enabling the U.S. and Philippine militaries to train together, respond to humanitarian crises, and modernize military capabilities).

What's happening now November 20, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 41
All 41 Democratic 17 Republican 22
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Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Jul 8, 2024
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Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Jul 8, 2024
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Jackson, Jonathan L.
Illinois · Jul 2, 2024
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Lawler, Michael
New York · May 21, 2024
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 21, 2024
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · May 8, 2024
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Mar 15, 2024
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Connolly, Gerald E.
Virginia · Jan 31, 2024
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jan 30, 2024
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Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Jan 29, 2024
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Franklin, Scott
Florida · Jan 18, 2024
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Jan 17, 2024
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Thanedar, Shri
Michigan · Jan 9, 2024
Gallagher, Mike
· Dec 13, 2023
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Dec 12, 2023
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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Dec 11, 2023
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Dec 5, 2023
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Dec 5, 2023
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Moskowitz, Jared
Florida · Dec 1, 2023
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Kiggans, Jennifer A.
Virginia · Nov 29, 2023
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Nov 29, 2023
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Lee, Susie
Nevada · Nov 21, 2023
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Nov 21, 2023
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Sherman, Brad
California · Nov 21, 2023
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Tokuda, Jill N.
Hawaii · Nov 21, 2023
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Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Nov 15, 2023
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Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Nov 14, 2023
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Salazar, Maria Elvira
Florida · Nov 14, 2023
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Nov 13, 2023
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Nov 13, 2023
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Gimenez, Carlos A.
Florida · Nov 13, 2023
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Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
American Samoa · Nov 13, 2023
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Scott, Austin
Georgia · Nov 13, 2023
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Nov 13, 2023
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Nov 13, 2023
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McCormick, Richard
Georgia · Nov 8, 2023
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Vargas, Juan
California · Nov 8, 2023
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Mullin, Kevin
California · Nov 7, 2023
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Nov 6, 2023
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Nov 6, 2023
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Nov 1, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 837: Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-837/
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"H. Res. 837: Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-837/.
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