U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR971: Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Status: In committee, March 26, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, December 19, 2025:
IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 971 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2025 Mrs. Kim (for herself, Mr. Bera , Mr. Barr , Ms. DeGette , and Mr. Castro of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Whereas the United States and Japan have maintained a close alliance since 1951 under the United States-Japan Mutual Security Treaty; Whereas Japan is a vital democratic partner and ally of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region; Whereas the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is essential to the security and prosperity of the entire Indo-Pacific region; Whereas Japan has crucial security interests in the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait given its geographical proximity and economic interdependence with the region; Whereas the People's Republic of China (PRC) has engaged in diplomatic pressure, economic coercion, and military intimidation against Japan in response to Prime Minister Takaichi's November 7, 2025, comments before the Japanese Diet that if the PRC were to use battleships against Taiwan or engage in a naval blockade of Taiwan involving the use of …
Sponsors
- Young Kim (R, HD-CA-40) · primary sponsor
- Ami Bera (D)
- Garland Barr (R, HD-KY-6)
- Diana DeGette (D, HD-001)
- Joaquin Castro (D, HD-TX-20)
- Joe Wilson (R, HD-SC-2)
- Brad Sherman (D)
- James Moylan (R, HD-000)
- Eric Swalwell (D)
- Amata Radewagen (R, HD-000)
- Michael McCaul (R, HD-010)
- Adrian Smith (R, HD-NE-3)
Latest actions
- : Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
- : Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Japan, International Affairs, China, International law and treaties, Taiwan, Asia, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Common questions
- What is HR971?
- HR971 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
- What is the status of HR971?
- In committee as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0. (March 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR971?
- Young Kim (R, HD-CA-40), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR971?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/971
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