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Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 652

US-Japan Alliance: Welcoming Japan's Prime Minister

A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan Alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to the United States.

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Key Points

  • The Senate is officially welcoming Takaichi Sanae, who made history in 2025 as Japan's first female Prime Minister, for an official visit to meet with Trump in March 2026.
  • The resolution highlights the strong military bond between the two nations, noting that Japan has increased its defense spending to 2% of its economy to help maintain peace and security in the region.
  • The United States and Japan are teaming up to create new jobs and secure supply chains for important technology like artificial intelligence, computer chips, and minerals used in electronics.
  • Japan remains the largest foreign investor in the United States economy, having recently committed to spending another $550 billion on projects that support American businesses and workers.
  • The resolution reaffirms that the United States will defend Japan if it is attacked, specifically protecting islands in the East China Sea where there has been recent tension with other countries.

Milestones

2 actions
Mar 19, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1381-1382)

Mar 19, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan Alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to the United States.

Bill NumberSRES 652
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1381-1382)
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D: 4R: 5

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