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HRES 1218

Recognizing the importance of the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and welcoming the visit of King Charles III to the United States.

119th Congress Introduced by Gabe Amo and 3 co-sponsors

Recognizes and reinforces the enduring U.S.–U.K. “special relationship” and strengthens joint efforts in defense, democracy, human rights, and economic ties.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1218

Summary of H.Res. 1218 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)

Title

Recognizing the importance of the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and welcoming the visit of King Charles III to the United States.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognize and reaffirm the longstanding, “special relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom.
  • Welcome and honor King Charles III during his visit to the United States, including an address to a joint session of Congress.
  • Emphasize ongoing cooperation on shared democratic values, human rights, defense, security, and economic ties.
  • Signal intent to deepen diplomatic, economic, security, and people-to-people connections between the two nations.

Key Provisions and Provisions (What the bill would do)

  • Section 1: Welcomes King Charles III to the United States.
  • Section 2: Reaffirms the strong and enduring U.S.-U.K. special relationship, grounded in shared history, values, democracy, and human rights.
  • Section 3: Supports continued efforts to strengthen defense cooperation through multilateral security arrangements based on shared responsibility.
  • Section 4: Calls for ongoing U.S.-U.K. cooperation to promote shared democratic values, the rule of law, and internationally recognized human rights.
  • Section 5: Commits to strengthening and deepening diplomatic, economic, security, and people-to-people ties between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Historical and Contextual References

  • Highlights 250 years of U.S.–U.K. relations since American independence (1776) and the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1785.
  • Notes historical military collaboration in World Wars, the Korean War, and post-9/11 operations (Iraq and Afghanistan) in support of each other.
  • Points to bilateral trade, noting that U.K. trade with the United States exceeded $340 billion in 2024.

Who Would Be Affected

  • U.S. government policymakers and institutions involved in foreign affairs, defense, trade, and diplomacy.
  • The United Kingdom’s government as a bilateral partner.
  • The general public, through enhanced diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people ties highlighted by the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced in the House of Representatives on April 28, 2026.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • The resolution expresses intent and official stance rather than creating new legal obligations or funding.
  • Includes a ceremonial aspect: King Charles III’s visit to the United States in April 2026 and address to a joint session of Congress.

Notable Details

  • Co-sponsors: David Rouzer (primary sponsor), along with Joe Wilson, Gabe Amo, and Jim Himes.
  • The bill is a non-binding House resolution; it serves to articulate congressional sentiment and establish a formal welcome and reaffirmation of the U.S.–U.K. relationship.

This summary provides the bill’s aims, the main provisions, affected parties, and relevant procedural notes in accessible terms. If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to prior similar resolutions or provide a brief explainer of what “special relationship” has meant in U.S.–U.K. diplomacy.

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