H.Res. 1328

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1328 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1328

Honoring the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 29, 2026

Mr. Moylan (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mrs. Radewagen, Ms. 
King-Hinds, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, and Mr. Case) submitted the 
following resolution; which was 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

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RESOLUTION

Honoring the 80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations.

Whereas, since July 4, 1946, the United States and the Philippines have 
maintained enduring diplomatic relations, founded on the basis of mutual 
security and economic interests, alongside close bonds between the 
nations;
Whereas there are over 4,600,000 United States citizens of Philippine ancestry 
in the United States, and almost 700,000 United States citizens reside 
in the Philippines;
Whereas, in 2009, Congress first recognized October as Filipino American History 
Month (S. Res. 298; H. Res. 780);
Whereas, during World War II, over 250,000 Filipinos fought alongside the United 
States Armed Forces to protect and defend the United States in the 
Pacific theater;
Whereas the Republic of the Philippines has been recognized with awards for 
joint military operations carried out in cooperation with the United 
States, and acts of heroism and service since World War II;
Whereas, on August 30, 1951, the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty 
was signed in Washington, DC, ensuring the United States unwavering 
commitment to invoke mutual defense obligations if an armed attack 
against the Philippines is committed in the Pacific;
Whereas, on December 14, 2016, the Obama administration signed the Filipino 
Veteran of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015, into law 
(Public Law 114-265; 130 Stat. 1376);
Whereas, on April 3, 2023, the Biden administration announced plans to expand 
the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Arrangement to include 4 new sites to 
strengthen interoperability and allow the United States and the 
Philippines to better address shared challenges in the Indo-Pacific 
region;
Whereas, on April 11, 2024, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the 
United States held a trilateral summit in Washington, DC, reaffirming 
their shared commitment in ensuring regional cooperation to bolster a 
free and open Indo-Pacific for all;
Whereas the United States and the Philippines have a strong and mutually 
beneficial trade relationship, with more than $36,900,000,000 in goods 
and services traded during 2024;
Whereas, on July 22, 2025, President Trump met with President Marcos of the 
Philippines and announced a mutually beneficial trade agreement ensuring 
increased economic ties between the nations;
Whereas, on December 18, 2025, President Trump signed the Philippines Enhanced 
Resilience Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2026, into law;
Whereas, since World War II, Filipinos and Filipino Americans have a 
longstanding history of serving in the Armed Forces of the United 
States;
Whereas approximately 1 in 4 working Filipino adults are frontline healthcare 
workers in the United States, serving vital roles as nurses, doctors, 
first responders, and other medical professionals; and
Whereas Congress supports the continuing development of the Filipino American 
community as an integral part of America's cultural fabric, through 
their contributions in hospitality, business, education, politics, 
government, sports, journalism, literature, fashion, fine arts, science, 
technology, and other fields that enrich the United States: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the historic significance of the 80th 
anniversary of the sovereign and independent country of the 
Philippines on July 4, 1946;
(2) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which 
have existed between the United States and the Philippines and 
commits to strengthening those bonds;
(3) recognizes the courage and bravery of the Filipino and 
Filipino-American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought 
alongside and in the United States Armed Forces;
(4) reaffirms the United States commitment to invoke its 
Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines if an armed attack 
against the Philippines assets is committed in the Pacific;
(5) commends the Republic of the Philippines for increasing 
its cooperation in regional security, including collaboration 
that may enhance regional defense posture;
(6) recognizes and honors the vital contributions of 
Filipino Americans to the cultural fabric of the United States; 
and
(7) urges the people of the United States to celebrate the 
80th anniversary of United States-Philippine relations with 
appropriate programs and activities.
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