Senate would clarify defense treaty with Philippines, condemn China's actions
This resolution marks the 74th anniversary of the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. If it passes, the Senate would clarify that the treaty covers attacks on Philippine forces, including its Coast Guard, anywhere in the South China Sea. The Senate would also condemn China's aggressive actions and urge the President to help the Philippines defend itself.
Today, the United States and the Philippines have a Mutual Defense Treaty, but the Senate has not recently issued a formal statement clarifying its scope in the South China Sea amid China's aggression. If adopted by the Senate, this resolution would formally recognize the treaty's 74th anniversary and clearly state that the treaty covers armed attacks on Philippine forces, including its Coast Guard, anywhere in the South China Sea. It would also condemn China's actions and urge the President to take steps to help the Philippines defend itself.
SRES 409 · 119th Congress · September 18, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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