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.
Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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