Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 689
Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to the Chinese Communist Party's "stolen valor" historical revisionism with regards to Allied Victory in Asia, commemorating the contributions made by the Republic of China to Allied Victory, and acknowledging the postwar contributions of the Government of Japan to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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Introduced 2025-09-10Topic: governance ethics · education · veterans militarySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states the House of Representatives' opposition to the Chinese Communist Party's claim that its forces deserve primary credit for the Allied victory over Japan in World War II. It urges the U.S. government to counter this claim through public diplomacy and media outreach, and calls on the State Department to counter related efforts at the United Nations, including those involving U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758. It asks the Department of Education and state and local school boards to ensure that history about U.S. World War II allies is taught accurately. It also recognizes the wartime role of the Republic of China and the American Volunteer Group (the Flying Tigers), acknowledges Japan's postwar role in the Indo-Pacific, and supports Taiwan's efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties and join international organizations. As a resolution, it states the House's position and does not create new law.
Sponsors
- Christopher H. Smith Republican sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2025-09-10 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2025-09-10 | Submitted in House | refer | |
| 2025-09-10 | Submitted in House | introduce |