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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 409

119th Congress

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.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Thom Tillis

Senator

Republican

NC

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This Senate resolution authorizes the use of the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building's atrium for a bipartisan Halloween dog parade on October 31, 2023. This event is intended to bring members of Congress together in a lighthearted, festive way.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5054; text: CR S5052)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution authorizes the use of the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building's atrium for a bipartisan Halloween dog parade on October 31, 2023. This event is intended to bring members of Congress together in a lighthearted, festive way.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution authorizes the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a bipartisan Halloween dog parade on October 31, 2023.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution allows the use of the Senate atrium for a Halloween dog parade on October 31, 2023.
The event is meant to be a bipartisan celebration, bringing together members of Congress from both political parties.
The parade is intended to be a fun, lighthearted activity for Senators and their staff.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, members of the U.S. Senate and their staff would be able to participate in a Halloween dog parade in the Senate office building. This could improve bipartisanship and morale among lawmakers and their teams.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Mammals

Senate

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

409, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-409