# 119-hres-156: Honoring the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Guam and the Republic of the Philippines under the State Partnership Program.

119-hres-156, Honoring the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Guam and the Republic of the Philippines under the State Partnership Program., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU); status introduced (as of 2026-09-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-156
- Congress: 119
- Title: Honoring the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Guam and the Republic of the Philippines under the State Partnership Program.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-24
- Sponsor: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-27

## Summary

**Strengthening U.S.–Philippines defense cooperation** is the focus of this resolution. It would mark the 25th anniversary of the State Partnership Program between Guam and the Republic of the Philippines and affirm congressional support for continued security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. - For the Philippines and the Guam National Guard: would recognize their formal partnership since 2000 and highlight joint training and infrastructure projects. - For regional security planners: would affirm that the partnership enhances U.S. presence, readiness, and deterrence against increasing aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea. - For communities and first responders: would highlight joint disaster-response exercises and rebuilt infrastructure that improve emergency response and resilience. - For policymakers: would encourage exploring similar State Partnership Programs between the Philippines and other U.S. states and territories.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3816: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3718: Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2025
- 119-hr-562: BLUE Pacific Act
- 119-hr-10115: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hres-156 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/156)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-3816: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3816)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-3718: Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3718)
- [119-hr-562: BLUE Pacific Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-562)
- [119-hr-10115: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10115)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-156 (as of 2026-09-27).