Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.
Reaffirms the U.S.-German alliance and calls for continued cooperation on shared economic, security and democratic interests.
In the House Foreign Affairs Committee since Oct. 6, 2026, 2 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 6, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
The United States and Germany have a relationship involving diplomacy, trade and cultural ties. The resolution would have the House recognize their alliance and shared values. It would also reaffirm friendship and support continued cooperation between the countries.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Affirms the U.S.-German alliance
The resolution would recognize the alliance as important to shared democratic commitments, economic prosperity, security, freedom and common values.
- Recognizes shared ties and values
It would recognize the personal, cultural and historical ties between the two countries’ people and governments, and reaffirm their friendship.
The resolution cites the countries’ economic, cultural and historical connections and their cooperation on security and shared democratic values. It presents that relationship as important to prosperity and addressing global challenges, including support for Ukraine and opposition to antisemitism.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 6, 2026HOUSEOCT 6, 2026By Rep. Thompson with 1 original cosponsorReferred to Foreign Affairs
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeOCT 6, 2026FOREIGN AFFAIRS NOWOCT 6, 2026In committee for 2 daysNo hearing yet
- 2 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- OCT 62026OCT 6, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- OCT 62026OCT 6, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSESubmitted in House
Where your members stand on it
Support from one state
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Thompson’s record: sponsored 51 bills this Congress. 5 passed the House; 0 became law.
- William R. KeatingD-MA-9ORIGINAL
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