119-HRES-1328 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A bipartisan House resolution to honor 80 years of U.S.–Philippine relations, salute Filipino and Filipino American contributions, and reaffirm the alliance.

What It Does

This simple House resolution commemorates the Philippines’ independence in 1946 and the eight decades of diplomatic, security, and economic ties that followed. It recognizes Filipino and Filipino American military service, reaffirms the U.S.–Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, commends growing regional security cooperation, highlights community contributions in the United States, and encourages the public to celebrate the anniversary. As a simple resolution, it expresses the House’s position and does not change law or spend money.

Who’s For It

• Lead sponsor: Del. James Moylan (R‑Guam).
• Original co-sponsors: Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D‑VA), Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen (R‑American Samoa), Del. Kimberlyn King‑Hinds (R‑Northern Mariana Islands), Rep. Joe Wilson (R‑SC), and Rep. Ed Case (D‑HI).
• Backers emphasize alliance stability, shared World War II history, expanding security coordination, and the cultural and economic ties of Filipino and Filipino American communities.

Who’s Against It

• No organized opposition is identified in the introduction materials.
• Potential concerns some members might raise include: avoiding language that appears to deepen foreign military commitments, or objections to highlighting specific recent executive actions in a commemorative measure.

What’s Next

As of May 29, 2026, the resolution was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and, for relevant provisions, to the Armed Services Committee. If taken up and reported, it would go to the full House for consideration. As a House simple resolution (H. Res.), it does not go to the Senate or the President.

By the numbers (as stated in the resolution)