Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

House Resolution

H.Res. 952

119th Congress

Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rouzer

R - NC

Cosponsors

16

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution affirms that Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory should be determined by its own citizens, honoring their 1967 and 2002 referenda where over 98% voted to remain British. It recognizes Gibraltar's strategic military importance to the US since 1801, including serving as Eisenhower's headquarters during WWII.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution affirms that Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory should be determined by its own citizens, honoring their 1967 and 2002 referenda where over 98% voted to remain British. It recognizes Gibraltar's strategic military importance to the US since 1801, including serving as Eisenhower's headquarters during WWII.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Affirms Gibraltar's right to self-determination under UN Charter
Notes 1967 (99.6%) and 2002 (98.48%) referenda supporting British status
Recognizes Gibraltar's military value dating to 1801 Barbary States intervention
Cites Eisenhower's WWII headquarters use for North Africa liberation planning
Emphasizes ongoing Mediterranean security importance
Bipartisan support with 16 cosponsors including both parties

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Gibraltarians receive congressional recognition of their self-determination rights amid ongoing sovereignty discussions with Spain. UK-US alliance is reinforced. Spain may view resolution as interference in territorial dispute. NATO allies in Mediterranean region may welcome clarity on US strategic interests.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

952, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-952