Bill > HRes696

This resolution recognizes Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence, which occurred on August 9, 1965, and celebrates the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Singapore. The resolution highlights Singapore's remarkable economic transformation from a low-income country to a wealthy, advanced economy, and emphasizes the significant economic ties between the two nations, including over 5,800 American companies operating regional offices in Singapore and a free trade agreement that has grown the U.S. trade surplus from $7 billion in 2004 to $27 billion in 2024. The resolution also underscores Singapore's strategic importance in regional security, noting its close military collaboration with the United States, including hosting U.S. military rotations, participating in joint military exercises, and sharing a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the robust people-to-people connections, with over 30,000 Americans living in Singapore and nearly 40,000 Singaporean citizens residing in the United States, as well as ongoing academic and cultural exchanges. Ultimately, the resolution formally recognizes Singapore's independence milestone and reaffirms support for strengthening economic, security, and interpersonal ties between the two countries.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/696/all-info