Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea and expressing the shared vision of the people of the United States and the people of the Republic of Korea for a continued prosperous relationship.

Bill: 114-hres-407
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2015-07-31
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances

Asia

Commemorative events and holidays

Conflicts and wars

Japan

Military history

South Korea
Latest action: action_date: 2015-08-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-07-31
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea.</p> <p> Recognizes the Republic of Korea's strategic, political, and economic importance to the United States.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 407 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2015 Ms. Meng submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea and expressing the shared vision of the people of the United States and the people of the Republic of Korea for a continued prosperous relationship.

Whereas the year 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea on August 15, 1945; Whereas the thousands of patriots, including innocent civilians who died, were imprisoned, or otherwise dedicated their lives to achieving liberation serve as a testament of the Republic of Korea’s enduring strength; Whereas the Mutual Defense Treaty, signed in Washington, DC, on October 1, 1953, between the United States and the Republic of Korea, has led to more than 62 years of a strong alliance; Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea are historic allies that share many common values and objectives through security, economic growth, and prosperity; Whereas the United States recognizes the Republic of Korea’s strategic, political, and economic importance to our nation; Whereas the United States is proud to honor important ethnic holidays, including the goals and ideals of Independence Day in the Republic of Korea; Whereas the United States applauds the Korean-American community for the important role it plays in the United States-Korean relationship; and Whereas we express and reaffirm deep friendship with the Korean people, and believe that strong bilateral relations is mutually beneficial and important for United States national priorities: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea; and (2) recognizes the Republic of Korea’s strategic, political, and economic importance to the United States.