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.

Sponsor: Don Bacon (Republican-NE)January 30, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Congress would formally back Japan against China's pressure and reaffirm U.S. defense commitments.

This bill would have the U.S. Congress formally declare its strong support for Japan. It would condemn China's recent actions against Japan. It would also reaffirm the U.S. commitment to defend Japan, including the Senkaku Islands. This means Japan would receive clear public backing from the U.S. government.

What Would Change

Today, the United States and Japan have a strong alliance, and the U.S. government has made statements supporting Japan. If this bill passes, the U.S. Congress would formally and publicly condemn China's recent aggressive actions against Japan and explicitly reaffirm the U.S. defense treaty commitment to Japan, including the Senkaku Islands.

Key Provisions

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defend Japan under a treaty, including the Senkaku Islands.
Condemns China's economic, military, and diplomatic pressure against Japan.
Commends Japan for opposing China's efforts to destabilize the region and change the situation in the Taiwan Strait.
Recognizes Japan as a key ally for peace and security in the Indo-Pacific.
Stands with Japan and its people against China's harassment and rising tensions.
Applauds Japan's efforts to increase its own defense spending.

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HCONRES 71 · 119th Congress · January 30, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

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.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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