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H.Res.318 / 118th Congress

Recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 24, 2023

This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and South Korea. Affirming the importance of the U.S.-South Korean alliance as the linchpin to safeguarding peace, security, and prosperity on the Korean peninsula, the resolution welcomes President Yoon Suk Yeol to the United States. It also supports ongoing defense and security ties, calls for continued promotion of human rights, and encourages close cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] · D–NY

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
31 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

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