Bill > HRes952

This resolution recognizes Gibraltar's right to self-determination as a British Overseas Territory, drawing on historical context and strategic importance. The resolution highlights that Gibraltar has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a British territory since the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht, and that Gibraltarians have overwhelmingly voted to remain a British territory in referendums in 1967 and 2002 (with over 98% support in each vote). The document emphasizes Gibraltar's strategic military significance, noting its critical role in U.S. military operations, including America's first overseas military intervention in 1801, World War II (where General Eisenhower used Gibraltar as his headquarters), and NATO operations in Libya. The resolution affirms that Gibraltar has the right to determine its own future under the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and resolves that the United States honors Gibraltar's contributions to U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region. Specifically, the resolution calls for Gibraltarians' views and rights to be paramount in any discussions about the territory's status, expressing appreciation for Gibraltar's government and citizens.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/952/all-info