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Main Subject: International Affairs

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).

House floor actions Actions

Floor

Nov. 20
2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6129)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6129-6131)
Mr. Moylan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

IntroReferral
Nov. 01 2023	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Nov. 20 2024	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6129)

IntroReferral
Nov. 01 2023	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Jul. 11 2024	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul. 10 2024	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

House bill HRES837-118

Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.

House bill HRES837-118

Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.

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