U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1619: Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.
Status: In committee, October 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 6, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1619 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2026 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Keating ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany. Whereas the United States and Germany have a close bond and friendship based on heritage, common values, and shared interests that must be maintained and strengthened; Whereas, in 2018, Germany and the United States launched Wunderbar Together, with the goal of promoting the robust relationship between Germans and Americans and showcasing the close links between our countries; Whereas more than 40,000,000 Americans of German origin live in the United States, many of whom have provided valuable contributions to the growth and development of the United States and to the maintenance of strong ties to Germany and the German people; Whereas today the United States and Germany are close political allies, partners, and friends working together for a peaceful world order based on the rule of law; Whereas Germany is an important trading partner of the United States in the European Union, and, in 2021, German companies represented the third-largest foreign employer in the United States, accounting for about 885,000 jobs, and between 2020 and 2022, Germans have …
Sponsors
- Glenn Thompson (R, HD-PA-15) · primary sponsor
- William Keating (D, HD-009)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is HR1619?
- HR1619 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.
- What is the status of HR1619?
- In committee as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (October 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1619?
- Glenn Thompson (R, HD-PA-15), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1619?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1619
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