# 119-hres-689: Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to the Chinese Communist Party's "stolen valor" historical revisionism with regards to Allied Victory in Asia, commemorating the contributions made by the Republic of China to Allied Victory, and acknowledging the postwar contributions of the Government of Japan to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

119-hres-689, Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to the Chinese Communist Party's "stolen valor" historical revisionism with regards to Allied Victory in Asia, commemorating the contributions made by the Republic of China to Allied Victory, and acknowledging the postwar contributions of the Government of Japan to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-689
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to the Chinese Communist Party's "stolen valor" historical revisionism with regards to Allied Victory in Asia, commemorating the contributions made by the Republic of China to Allied Victory, and acknowledging the postwar contributions of the Government of Japan to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Counters Chinese Communist Party historical revisionism.** A nonbinding House resolution would urge U.S. public diplomacy, education, and international engagement to highlight the Republic of China's wartime contributions and Japan's role in postwar Indo‑Pacific stability. - Would ask the State Department to use its voice, vote, and influence at the United Nations and other international organizations to push back on CCP efforts, including matters tied to UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. - Would urge the Department of Education and state and local school boards to teach accurate history about the United States and its World War II allies and to guard against CCP narratives. - Would call for public diplomacy and media outreach to counter CCP propaganda and censorship. - Would recognize the Republic of China's wartime role, commend the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers), note Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and other like-minded partners' roles in preserving regional peace, and support Taiwan's efforts consistent with the TAIPEI Act to strengthen diplomatic ties and international participation.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-hres-689 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/689)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-689 (as of 2026-04-21).