119-HRES-1143 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A bipartisan House resolution to honor the 205th anniversary of Greek independence and reaffirm the House’s support for the U.S.–Greece relationship.

What It Does

This nonbinding measure congratulates the people of Greece on the 205th anniversary of their independence and celebrates shared democratic values. It commends the Greek-American community, highlights Greece’s role in regional stability (including the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Balkans), and appreciates ongoing U.S.–Greece cooperation on defense and energy security.

Who’s For It

• Lead sponsor: Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), with bipartisan co-sponsors.
• Named co-sponsors include Reps. Chris Pappas (D-NH), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Dina Titus (D-NV), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Jim Costa (D-CA), Rob Menendez (D-NJ), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Grace Meng (D-NY), Gabe Amo (D-RI), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), and Mike Haridopolos (R-FL).
• Supporters frame it as a salute to shared democratic roots, long-standing alliance ties (including NATO cooperation), and Greece’s role in regional stability and energy security.

Who’s Against It

• No formal opposition is noted in the measure or recorded actions as of March 30, 2026.
• Typical critiques of symbolic resolutions (not specific to this bill) include: limited practical impact, use of floor time, or disagreement with how regional issues are characterized.

What’s Next

Status: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on March 27, 2026. If advanced, it may receive House floor consideration. As a simple House resolution (H. Res.), it does not go to the Senate or the President; adoption would state the sense of the House.