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 indispen-
sable role in ensuring the security and prosperity of both 
the United States and Japan, as well as in promoting re-
gional peace and stability; 
Whereas the United States-Japan Treaty of Mutual Coopera-
tion 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 larg-
est economies, with Japan occupying the position of the 
United States fourth-largest trading partner;
•HRES 1464 EH 
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 mu-
tual respect for human rights, individual liberties, and 
the rule of law; 
Whereas the hosting by Japan of approximately 36,000 mem-
bers of the United States Armed Forces has been a 
source of stability for both Japan and the Asia-Pacific re-
gion; 
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 approxi-
mately 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 Sec-
retary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and then-Japa-
nese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone on February 
17, 2009, reinforces the May 2006 Roadmap to realign 
the United States Armed Forces in Japan and strength-
en the alliance;
•HRES 1464 EH 
Whereas, on May 28, 2010, the United States-Japan Security 
Consultative Committee (SCC) reconfirmed its commit-
ment 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 un-
derpin cooperation on a wide range of global and regional 
issues as well as foster prosperity in the Asia-Pacific re-
gion; 
Whereas Japan has contributed significantly to the stabiliza-
tion of South Asia with a pledge in November 2009 to 
provide $5,000,000,000 in economic assistance to Af-
ghanistan 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 en-
hancing Asia-Pacific countries’ capabilities in disaster re-
lief, extending medical support, and carrying out cultural 
exchanges; 
Whereas the Government of Japan provided rapid and self-
less 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 pro-
grams present a direct and imminent threat to Japan, in-
•HRES 1464 EH 
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 dip-
lomatic efforts to denuclearize North Korea, having 
moved forward United Nations Security Council Resolu-
tion 1718 during Japan’s Presidency of the United Na-
tions Security Council in October 2006; and 
Whereas North Korea’s abduction of innocent Japanese civil-
ians 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, pros-
perity, and stability to the Asia-Pacific region; 
(2) recognizes that the broad support and under-
standing 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 se-
curity 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 environ-
mental issues; and
•HRES 1464 EH 
(5) anticipates another 50 years of unshakeable 
friendship and deepening cooperation under the auspices 
of the United States-Japan Treaty of Mutual Coopera-
tion and Security. 
Attest: 
Clerk.