HRES Bill 843 Reaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, and for other purposes.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-11-03

Bill 118 HRES 843, also known as the Reaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, is a piece of legislation that aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States and the Philippines while condemning China's actions in the South China Sea. The bill highlights the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Philippines, emphasizing the shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. It also recognizes the strategic importance of the Philippines in the Indo-Pacific region and the need for continued cooperation between the two countries. One of the main focuses of the bill is to condemn China's "gray zone campaign" in the South China Sea, which refers to China's aggressive actions in the region that fall short of traditional military conflict. These actions include the construction of artificial islands, militarization of disputed territories, and harassment of Filipino fishermen. The bill calls on the United States to support the Philippines in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the South China Sea. It also urges the United States to work with regional partners to address China's destabilizing activities in the region. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 843 seeks to reaffirm the United States' commitment to its alliance with the Philippines and to push back against China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea. It underscores the importance of upholding international law and promoting peace and stability in the region.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Alternative Names

Reaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, and for other purposes.

Reaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

Foreign AffairsJames C. Moylan

Reaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution reaffirms the U.S-Philippine alliance and condemns Chinese actions against Philippine assets in the South China Sea. The resolution celebrates the longstanding alliance and partnership between the United States and the Philipp...

Bill 118 HRES 843, also known as the Reaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, is a piece of legislation that aims to str...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 843

Introduced on
2023-11-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/3/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution reaffirms the U.S-Philippine alliance and condemns Chinese actions against Philippine assets in the South China Sea. The resolution celebrates the longstanding alliance and partnership between the United States and the Philipp...

Bill 118 HRES 843, also known as the Reaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, is a piece of legislation that aims to str...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedReaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/15/2024

This resolution reaffirms the U.S-Philippine alliance and condemns Chinese actions against Philippine assets in the South China Sea. The resolution celebrates the longstanding alliance and partnership between the United States and the Philipp...


Latest Action11/3/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.