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119-sres-547119th Congress

A resolution expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People's Republic of China.

Sponsored By: Senator Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

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Summary

Strong U.S.–Japan alliance is the central goal of this Senate resolution. It would express firm support for Japan after a series of 2025 political, economic, and military pressures from the People’s Republic of China, and it would document recent incidents that shaped the response.

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  • It would reaffirm the United States’ commitment to Article V of the U.S.–Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and state that the Senkaku Islands are included within Article V’s scope, signaling U.S. treaty protections for those islands.
  • It would condemn the PRC’s use of economic, military, and diplomatic coercion against Japan, citing canceled cultural events, travel advisories, maritime encounters near the Senkaku Islands, naval exercises, and sanctions.
  • It would praise Japan’s increased defense spending and its efforts to de-escalate tensions while highlighting joint U.S.–Japan readiness and deterrence.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

NE • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 12/17/2025

  • Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 12/17/2025

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 12/17/2025

  • Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2026

  • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2026

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2026

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