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Expressing support for the Japanese Diet's Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific and for continued United States-Japan interparliamentary collaboration to advance democracy in the region.

8/26/2025, 2:03 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 653

H.Res. 653, introduced in the 119th Congress on August 15, 2025, expresses support for the Japanese Diet's Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific and advocates for ongoing collaboration between the United States and Japan's legislatures to promote democracy in the region.

Current Status of Bill HRES 653

Bill HRES 653 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HRES 653 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025.  Bill HRES 653's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of August 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 653

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 653

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 653

Expressing support for the Japanese Diet's Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific and for continued United States-Japan interparliamentary collaboration to advance democracy in the region.
Expressing support for the Japanese Diet's Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific and for continued United States-Japan interparliamentary collaboration to advance democracy in the region.

Comments

Avani Sherrill profile image

Avani Sherrill

668

6 months ago

This bill is a step in the right direction for promoting democracy in the Indo-Pacific region. Did you know that this bill also emphasizes the importance of human rights in the region?

Israel McConnell profile image

Israel McConnell

641

6 months ago

I don't know much about this whole thing, but I think it's great that we're supporting Japan and working together to promote democracy in the region. It's important to stand together with our allies and show our support for universal values. This bill might not affect me directly, but it's good to see our government taking action to support democracy and strengthen relationships with other countries.

Colin McAllister profile image

Colin McAllister

753

6 months ago

I fully support this bill and the collaboration between the United States and Japan to advance democracy in the region. It is important for countries to work together to promote universal values and strengthen democratic principles. This collaboration can have a positive impact on the Indo-Pacific region and potentially benefit me as a citizen.

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