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119-hres-1082119th Congress

Recognizing 250 years of Polish-American friendship and reaffirming the interest of the United States of America in the democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security of Poland.

Sponsored By: Representative Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

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Summary

Affirms the United States’ vital interest in Poland’s democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security. This resolution would celebrate 250 years of Polish-American friendship and encourage continued U.S.-Poland cooperation on defense and security.

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  • Polish-American families and communities: The resolution expresses gratitude for historic ties dating back to Polish settlement in Jamestown in 1608 and honors cultural and educational links.
  • U.S. service members and defense planners: It would call for continued stationing of U.S. Armed Forces in Poland to support planning, capacity building, and training. About 10,000 U.S. military personnel are stationed in Poland.
  • Poland, NATO allies, and regional security: It would urge deeper defense collaboration and greater Polish ownership of defense. The text notes Poland spends more than 4.7 percent of its GDP on defense and highlights Poland's role in welcoming over 1,000,000 Ukrainian refugees.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

OH • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

  • Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

  • Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

  • Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

  • Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

  • Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

  • Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 2/25/2026

  • Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/26/2026

  • Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/9/2026

  • Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 5/19/2026

  • Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 5/19/2026

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