Summary of HRES 689

Bill Information

• Bill Number: HRES 689
• Title: Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to the Chinese Communist Party's "stolen valor" historical revisionism with regards to Allied Victory in Asia, commemorating the contributions made by the Republic of China to Allied Victory, and acknowledging the postwar contributions of the Government of Japan to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
• Status: Submitted in House
• Introduced: September 10, 2025
• Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 689 aims to formally express the House of Representatives' opposition to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) historical revisionism, particularly regarding the narrative surrounding the Allied Victory in World War II. The resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of the Republic of China (ROC) and Japan, while also promoting accurate historical education and countering CCP propaganda.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes several important provisions:

1. Countering Historical Revisionism:

   • Urges the U.S. Government to utilize public diplomacy and media outreach to combat the CCP's narratives that downplay the ROC's role in World War II.

2. United Nations Engagement:

   • Calls on the U.S. Department of State to leverage its influence at the United Nations and other international organizations to address CCP efforts to distort historical facts, specifically referencing UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 of 1971.

3. Educational Accuracy:

   • Exhorts the Department of Education and local school boards to ensure that U.S. history education accurately reflects the contributions of World War II allies and guards against CCP propaganda.

4. Recognition of Contributions:

   • Acknowledges the wartime accomplishments of the ROC, the United States, and their allies, including the American Volunteer Group.

5. Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific:

   • Recognizes the roles of Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and other partners in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

6. Support for Taiwan:

   • Supports Taiwan's efforts to strengthen diplomatic relationships and participation in international organizations, in line with the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement (TAIPEI) Act of 2019.

Affected Parties

• U.S. Government: The resolution calls for action from various departments, including the State Department and the Department of Education.
• Educational Institutions: Local school boards and educational authorities will be impacted by the call for accurate historical education.
• International Relations: The resolution emphasizes the importance of U.S. relations with Taiwan, Japan, and other Indo-Pacific nations.

Legislative Actions

• September 10, 2025: The bill was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Education and Workforce for consideration.

Conclusion

HRES 689 serves as a formal statement from the House of Representatives opposing the CCP's historical narratives and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the contributions of the ROC and Japan during World War II. It also advocates for accurate historical education and stronger diplomatic ties with Taiwan and other allies in the Indo-Pacific region.