H.Res. 1218

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1218 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1218

Recognizing the importance of the special relationship between the 
United States and the United Kingdom and welcoming the visit of King 
Charles III to the United States.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 28, 2026

Mr. Amo (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. Himes, and Mr. 
Rouzer) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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RESOLUTION

Recognizing the importance of the special relationship between the 
United States and the United Kingdom and welcoming the visit of King 
Charles III to the United States.

Whereas the special relationship between the United States and the United 
Kingdom remains a cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity;
Whereas 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States declaring 
independence from the United Kingdom;
Whereas the United States and the United Kingdom established diplomatic 
relations on June 1, 1785, during the meeting between future President 
John Adams and King George III;
Whereas, over the last 250 years, the partnership between the United States and 
the United Kingdom has grown to a special relationship based on mutual 
commitment to our shared democratic values and shared commitment to 
security and prosperity;
Whereas the United States and United Kingdom Armed Forces have served side by 
side in defense of our democracies and to bring peace in the world 
during World War I, World War II, and the Korean war;
Whereas the United Kingdom provided military support to the United States in 
Iraq and Afghanistan following the attacks on September 11, 2001;
Whereas the United States and United Kingdom have continued to promote our 
mutual defense priorities through commitments to multilateral security 
arrangements based on shared responsibility and cooperation;
Whereas the United Kingdom is a strong trading partner of the United States with 
bilateral trade exceeding $340,000,000,000 in 2024; and
Whereas, in April 2026, King Charles III will visit the United States at the 
invitation of the President and address a joint session of Congress: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) welcomes King Charles III to the United States;
(2) reaffirms the strong and enduring special relationship 
between the United States and the United Kingdom, built on a 
shared history, common values, and a commitment to democracy 
and human rights;
(3) supports continued efforts to strengthen our shared 
defense through commitments to multilateral security 
arrangements grounded in shared responsibility and cooperation;
(4) calls for continued cooperation between the Governments 
of the United States and the United Kingdom in promoting our 
shared democratic values, rule of law, and respect for 
internationally recognized human rights; and
(5) commits to strengthening and deepening diplomatic, 
economic, security, and people-to-people ties between the 
United States and the United Kingdom.
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