Expresses the House's support for the U.S. alliance with South Korea, recognizes the two countries' shared history and economic ties, and celebrates the contributions of Korean Americans.

Official title: Affirming the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

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Referred 23-JAN-2025

Approved by committee 13-MAY-2026

Key points

Recognizes the alliance as based on shared democracy, human rights, and free-market principles, and cites the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty and the 1882 treaty that began diplomatic relations.
Notes that U.S. goods and services exports to South Korea totaled $91.3 billion in 2023, and imports totaled $132 billion.
Calls for continued strengthening of security, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries in the Indo-Pacific.
Celebrates Korean American contributions to American society and supports the goals of Korean Culture-Kimchi Day.

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY) Cosponsors · 68

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19 Republicans

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