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US SR409
Resolution
AI Summary
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Commemorates the 74th anniversary of the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty signed August 30, 1951, and the 79-year diplomatic relationship between the two nations
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Condemns China's aggression in the South China Sea, including ramming Philippine vessels, firing water cannons, using military-grade lasers, and blocking humanitarian supply missions to Second Thomas Shoal
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Reaffirms that the Mutual Defense Treaty extends to armed attacks on Philippine Armed Forces, public vessels, or aircraft—including the Coast Guard—anywhere in the South China Sea
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Supports deepening U.S.-Philippines security cooperation through defense modernization, military exercises, joint patrols, and expanded Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement locations (increased from 5 to 9 sites in February 2023)
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Commits to advancing multilateral cooperation among the U.S., Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and Australia to ensure freedom of navigation and a free and open Indo-Pacific
Legislative Description
A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
International affairs
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
10/30/2025