S. Res. 409 · On the floor · International Affairs

A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

Sponsor: Pete Ricketts (R-NE)

What it does

• Recognize the 74th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines.
• Affirm the strength of the bilateral security alliance between the United States and the Philippines.
• Acknowledge escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

Latest action

Oct 30, 2025: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations