A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 434

119th Congress

A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

James Risch

R - ID

Cosponsors

11

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, a policy that has shaped U.S. foreign relations in the Western Hemisphere. It reasserts the United States' rights and interests to oppose foreign powers trying to gain influence in this region, and recognizes the principles of freedom and independence that the Monroe Doctrine represents.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5217)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, a policy that has shaped U.S. foreign relations in the Western Hemisphere. It reasserts the United States' rights and interests to oppose foreign powers trying to gain influence in this region, and recognizes the principles of freedom and independence that the Monroe Doctrine represents.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the promulgation of the Monroe Doctrine. Specifically, it reasserts the rights and interests of the United States, in accordance with the Monroe Doctrine, to oppose foreign powers extending malign influence in the Western Hemisphere. The resolution also recognizes the principles of freedom and independence in the Western Hemisphere enshrined in the Monroe Doctrine.</p> <p></p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, a historic U.S. foreign policy that opposed European colonization in the Western Hemisphere.
Reasserts the U.S. government's rights and interests to oppose foreign powers extending their influence in the Western Hemisphere, in line with the Monroe Doctrine.
Recognizes the principles of freedom and independence in the Western Hemisphere that are enshrined in the Monroe Doctrine.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would reaffirm the United States' longstanding policy of opposing foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere, as outlined in the Monroe Doctrine. This could impact U.S. relations with other global powers, as well as its approach to countries and events in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

434, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-434