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US SRes67

US SRes67
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance and vitality of the United States alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests.


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Introduced
02/12/2019
In Committee
04/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance and vitality of the United States alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests. This resolution reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Japan and U.S.-South Korea alliances in promoting peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region, and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defend both Japan and South Korea. It also states the importance of deepening diplomatic and security cooperation between the three countries.

AI Summary

This Resolution expresses the Senate's strong support for the United States' alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, emphasizing their crucial role in maintaining peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region. It reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defend both Japan and South Korea, highlighting the importance of these alliances, which were forged through historical treaties and significant shared sacrifices, particularly during the Korean War. The resolution also calls for deepening diplomatic, economic, security, and cultural cooperation among the three nations, including joint efforts on issues like missile defense, intelligence sharing, and enforcing sanctions against North Korea (referred to as the DPRK), while also promoting a rules-based trade order and cultural exchanges to strengthen people-to-people ties.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2395-2397; text: CR S2396-2397) (on 04/10/2019)

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