119-hres783

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 783 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 783

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

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 September 30, 2025

 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Keating) submitted 
 the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
 Foreign Affairs

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 RESOLUTION

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

Whereas the United States and Germany have a close bond and friendship based on 
 heritage, common values, and shared interests that must be maintained 
 and strengthened;
Whereas, in 2018, Germany and the United States launched Wunderbar Together, 
 with the goal of promoting the robust relationship between Germans and 
 Americans and showcasing the close links between our countries;
Whereas more than 40,000,000 Americans of German origin live in the United 
 States, many of whom have provided valuable contributions to the growth 
 and development of the United States and to the maintenance of strong 
 ties to Germany and the German people;
Whereas today the United States and Germany are close political allies, 
 partners, and friends working together for a peaceful world order based 
 on the rule of law;
Whereas Germany is an important trading partner of the United States in the 
 European Union, and, in 2021, German companies represented the third-
 largest foreign employer in the United States, accounting for about 
 885,000 jobs, and between 2020 and 2022, Germans have invested more than 
 $1,180,000,000,000 in the United States, the third-largest European 
 source of foreign direct investment in the United States, and, during 
 the same period, Americans invested more than $517,000,000,000 in 
 Germany;
Whereas the United States played a leading role in the reconstruction of Germany 
 after World War II through political and financial means, laying the 
 groundwork for the establishment of a peaceful, democratic postwar West 
 Germany and paving the way for close United States-West Germany 
 bilateral relations;
Whereas the United States played a crucial role in the unification of Germany 
 after the fall of the Berlin Wall, which took place 36 years ago this 
 November;
Whereas, on October 3, 2025, Germany celebrated its 35th annual Day of German 
 Unity commemorating German reunification in 1990;
Whereas 2025 marks the 42d anniversary of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange 
 Program, which has strengthened ties between almost 28,000 American and 
 German youth, improved their career skills through formal study and work 
 experience, and expanded their perspectives and awareness of each 
 other's culture, society, history, and politics;
Whereas the United States and Germany stand united in their support for Ukraine 
 and the Ukrainian people as they defend democracy and freedom against 
 illegal Russian aggression;
Whereas the United States and Germany stand resolutely against antisemitism and 
 stand in firm and unwavering solidarity with Israel in the aftermath of 
 barbaric terror attacks;
Whereas, on October 6, 2023, President Biden issued a proclamation on German-
 American Day urging Americans to ``celebrate the rich and varied history 
 of German Americans and remember the many contributions they have made 
 to our Nation''; and
Whereas Germany and the United States maintain strong bilateral ties and 
 cooperate closely on the global stage and through international 
 organizations where both countries work to promote shared values, 
 including human rights, democracy, and the rule of law: Now, therefore, 
 be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) recognizes and highlights the importance of the 
 alliance between the United States and Germany in--
        (A) an enduring shared commitment to our free and 
 democratic societies;
        (B) expanding and deepening economic prosperity for 
 the United States and Europe; and
            (C) protecting and defending our security, freedom, 
 and common values;

    (2) recognizes the strong personal, cultural, and 
 historical ties between our populations and governments, and 
 the importance of our common set of fundamental values as 
 guiding principles for tackling the growing global challenges 
 of the 21st century; and

    (3) reaffirms the deep and historical friendship between 
 the Government and people of the United States and the 
 Government and people of Germany.
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