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United States · Resolution · HRES

H.Res. 837 (118th)

Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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1 November 2023

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

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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).

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