H. Res. 1464 

In the House of Representatives, U. S., 

June 24, 2010. 

Whereas January 19, 2010, marked the 50th anniversary of 

the signing of the United States-Japan Treaty of Mutual 

Cooperation and Security which has played an indispensable role in ensuring the security and prosperity of both 

the United States and Japan, as well as in promoting regional peace and stability; 

Whereas the United States-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, a cornerstone of United States security 

interests in the Asia-Pacific region in general and of the 

United States-Japan alliance, specifically, entered into 

force on June 23, 1960; 

Whereas the robust forward presence of the United States 

Armed Forces in Japan, including in Okinawa, provides 

the deterrence and capabilities necessary for the defense 

of Japan and for the maintenance of Asia-Pacific peace, 

prosperity, and regional stability; 

Whereas the United States-Japan alliance has allowed the 

United States and Japan to become the world’s two largest economies, with Japan occupying the position of the 

United States fourth-largest trading partner; 
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Whereas the United States-Japan alliance has encouraged 

Japan to play a larger role on the world stage and make 

important contributions to stability around the world; 

Whereas the United States-Japan alliance is based upon 

shared values, democratic ideals, free markets, and a mutual respect for human rights, individual liberties, and 

the rule of law; 

Whereas the hosting by Japan of approximately 36,000 members of the United States Armed Forces has been a 

source of stability for both Japan and the Asia-Pacific region; 

Whereas, on May 1, 2006, the United States-Japan Roadmap 

for Realignment Implementation (hereinafter referred to 

as ‘‘the Roadmap’’) was approved in which Japan agreed 

to provide $6,090,000,000 including $2,800,000,000 in 

direct cash contributions, for projects to develop facilities 

and infrastructure on Guam for the relocation of approximately 8,000 III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) 

personnel and their approximately 9,000 dependents from 

Okinawa to Guam; 

Whereas the Roadmap will lead to a new phase in alliance 

cooperation and reduce the burden on local communities, 

especially those on Okinawa, thereby providing the basis 

for enhanced public support for the United States-Japan 

alliance; 

Whereas the Guam International Agreement, signed by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and then-Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone on February 

17, 2009, reinforces the May 2006 Roadmap to realign 

the United States Armed Forces in Japan and strengthen the alliance; 
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Whereas, on May 28, 2010, the United States-Japan Security 

Consultative Committee (SCC) reconfirmed its commitment to the 2006 Roadmap and the February 17, 2009, 

Guam International Agreement for the realignment of the 

United States Armed Forces in Japan; 

Whereas the United States-Japan security arrangements underpin cooperation on a wide range of global and regional 

issues as well as foster prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region; 

Whereas Japan has contributed significantly to the stabilization of South Asia with a pledge in November 2009 to 

provide $5,000,000,000 in economic assistance to Afghanistan over the next 5 years, becoming the second 

largest international contributor to Afghanistan, and with 

a pledge in April 2009 to provide $1,000,000,000 to 

Pakistan over the next 2 years; 

Whereas in 2010, Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Force is 

sending a ship to Vietnam and Cambodia from May until 

July to participate in the United States Navy’s Pacific 

Partnership, an annual medical aid mission aimed at enhancing Asia-Pacific countries’ capabilities in disaster relief, extending medical support, and carrying out cultural 

exchanges; 

Whereas the Government of Japan provided rapid and selfless humanitarian aid to the Republic of Haiti, including 

sending a Japan Self Defense Force unit to carry out 

disaster relief activities, specifically medical activities, 

with regard to the earthquake of January 2010; 

Whereas North Korea’s escalating missile and nuclear programs present a direct and imminent threat to Japan, in-
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cluding long-range missiles fired over northern Japan on 

August 31, 1998, and April 5, 2009; 

Whereas Japan has been a staunch ally in United States diplomatic efforts to denuclearize North Korea, having 

moved forward United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 during Japan’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council in October 2006; and 

Whereas North Korea’s abduction of innocent Japanese civilians during the 1970s and 1980s represents a continuing 

tragedy for the victims and their family members and 

must remain a major human rights concern of the United 

States Government: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

(1) recognizes Japan as an indispensable security 

partner of the United States in providing peace, prosperity, and stability to the Asia-Pacific region; 

(2) recognizes that the broad support and understanding of the Japanese people are indispensable for 

the stationing of the United States Armed Forces in 

Japan, the core element of the United States-Japan security arrangements that protect both Japan and the 

Asia-Pacific region from external threats and instability; 

(3) expresses its appreciation to the people of 

Japan, and especially on Okinawa, for their continued 

hosting of the United States Armed Forces; 

(4) encourages Japan to continue its international 

engagement in humanitarian, development, and environmental issues; and 
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(5) anticipates another 50 years of unshakeable 

friendship and deepening cooperation under the auspices 

of the United States-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. 

Attest: 

Clerk.