A resolution expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People's Republic of China.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 547

119th Congress

A resolution expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People's Republic of China.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Pete Ricketts

R - NE

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bipartisan Senate resolution expresses strong support for the U.S.-Japan alliance in response to China's aggressive actions against Japan following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments about Taiwan. It condemns China's economic coercion (cancelled concerts, travel advisories, seafood bans), military provocations (coast guard intrusions, aircraft radar locks), and diplomatic pressure against America's closest Pacific ally.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bipartisan Senate resolution expresses strong support for the U.S.-Japan alliance in response to China's aggressive actions against Japan following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments about Taiwan. It condemns China's economic coercion (cancelled concerts, travel advisories, seafood bans), military provocations (coast guard intrusions, aircraft radar locks), and diplomatic pressure against America's closest Pacific ally.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns China's economic, military, and diplomatic coercion against Japan
Lists specific provocations: cancelled cultural events, travel bans, seafood import restrictions
Cites December 2025 incidents near Senkaku Islands with Chinese coast guard vessels
Notes Chinese warplanes locked radar on Japanese F-15s in international waters
Reaffirms Article V of U.S.-Japan Security Treaty covers Senkaku Islands
Applauds Japan's increased defense spending and efforts to diffuse tensions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution impacts U.S.-Japan relations, the 54,000 U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan, and American businesses operating in the Indo-Pacific. It affects regional stability for 100+ million people in Japan, Taiwan, and surrounding nations. American consumers and businesses relying on Pacific trade routes would be impacted by any escalation this resolution addresses.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

547, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People's Republic of China.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-547