A resolution reaffirming the state of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and condemning the People's Republic of China's provocations in South Asia.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 75

119th Congress

A resolution reaffirming the state of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and condemning the People's Republic of China's provocations in South Asia.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

Introduced:Feb 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Thom Tillis

Senator

Republican

NC

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution reaffirms that Arunachal Pradesh is Indian territory and condemns Chinas provocations in South Asia. It addresses Chinas claims to the northeastern Indian state and ongoing territorial disputes along the India-China border, expressing U.S. support for Indian sovereignty over disputed areas.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S931)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution reaffirms that Arunachal Pradesh is Indian territory and condemns Chinas provocations in South Asia. It addresses Chinas claims to the northeastern Indian state and ongoing territorial disputes along the India-China border, expressing U.S. support for Indian sovereignty over disputed areas.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that any NATO member country that does not meet its commitment to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on national defense should not be allowed to host certain NATO meetings that provide substantial economic benefits and international recognition, such as the NATO Summit and NATO Parliamentary Assembly sessions. The resolution also expresses that citizens of such countries should not be allowed to hold NATO leadership positions, such as Secretary General or military positions at the two-star level or above.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory
Condemns Chinese provocations in South Asia
Addresses India-China border disputes
Supports Indian sovereignty over northeastern state
Non-binding sense of the Senate
Responds to Chinese territorial claims

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution takes a clear position on the India-China border dispute, affirming U.S. support for Indias territorial integrity. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as South Tibet and has periodically escalated tensions along the disputed border. The resolution signals U.S. alignment with India, a key strategic partner, in the Indo-Pacific region. While non-binding, it sends a diplomatic message regarding U.S. views on Chinese territorial claims against democratic allies.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

75, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution reaffirming the state of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and condemning the People's Republic of China's provocations in South Asia.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-75