HRES 783119th CongressIn Committee

Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.

Introduced: Sep 30, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-Pennsylvania)

Defense & National Security

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This resolution reaffirms the strong friendship and alliance between the United States and Germany, recognizing the deep historical, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations. It commemorates Germany's 35th anniversary of reunification and acknowledges the significant contributions of over 40 million German-Americans to U.S. society. The resolution emphasizes the importance of continued cooperation on shared democratic values, economic prosperity, and global security challenges, including support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and solidarity with Israel.

Key Points

1Recognizes over 40 million Americans of German origin and their contributions to U.S. growth and development
2Highlights Germany as the third-largest foreign employer in the United States with approximately 885,000 jobs and over $1.18 trillion in U.S. investments between 2020-2022
3Commemorates the 35th anniversary of German reunification (October 3, 2025) and acknowledges the U.S. role in Germany's post-WWII reconstruction and reunification
4Celebrates the 42nd anniversary of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program, which has connected nearly 28,000 American and German youth
5Affirms joint U.S.-German commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression and standing against antisemitism in solidarity with Israel

Impact Areas

Diplomatic Relations: Strengthens formal recognition of the U.S.-Germany alliance and shared democratic valuesEconomic Partnership: Reinforces bilateral trade and investment relationships between the two nationsCultural Exchange: Supports continued people-to-people programs and recognition of German-American heritageInternational Security: Emphasizes coordinated approaches to global challenges, particularly regarding Ukraine and Middle East stability

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