HRES 843
Reaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, and for other purposes.
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This House Resolution reaffirms the strong alliance between the United States and the Philippines and expresses support for the Philippines in response to China’s actions in the South China Sea. It condemns China’s use of ‘gray zone tactics,’ such as using lasers and water cannons against Philippine vessels, and affirms the United States’ commitment to defending the Philippines under the Mutual Defense Treaty. The resolution also calls on China to cease unlawful territorial claims and aggressive behavior in the region.
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Darrell E. Issa
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James C. [R-GU-At Large] Moylan
Michael Waltz
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