# 119-hconres-71: Expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic, and military pressure by the People's Republic of China against Japan.

119-hconres-71, Expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic, and military pressure by the People's Republic of China against Japan., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hconres-71
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic, and military pressure by the People's Republic of China against Japan.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Unwavering support for the United States–Japan alliance.** This concurrent resolution would condemn the People’s Republic of China’s economic, diplomatic, and military pressure on Japan and reaffirm U.S. commitments to Japan’s security, including that the Senkaku Islands fall within treaty protection. - Japan and its people: Provides U.S. political backing against PRC pressure and praises Japan’s efforts to increase defense spending. It notes Japan elected its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on October 4, 2025. - U.S. policy and military posture: Reaffirms the United States’ commitment to Article V of the U.S.–Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and supports Japan’s stated right to collective self-defense as discussed by Prime Minister Takaichi. - Regional stability and partners: Condemns PRC actions cited in the resolution, including cultural event cancellations, a travel advisory, seafood embargoes, Chinese coast guard and naval maneuvers near the Senkaku Islands, joint patrols with Russian aircraft, and sanctions on a Japanese official.

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- 119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act

## Sources
- [119-hconres-71 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/71)

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- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-5442: Inspired to Serve Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5442)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2913)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-71 (as of 2026-04-21).