Bill · H.Res. 152· House(119-HRES-152)
Reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security.
- Introduced
- 2/24/2025
- Last activity
- 2/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Amodei
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 10
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution reaffirms the deep and steadfast partnership between the United States and Canada. It highlights the critical importance of both countries working together to support economic and national security. The text points out the massive trade relationship, shared energy resources, and integrated supply chains that benefit American workers. It also emphasizes joint efforts in border security, fighting the fentanyl crisis, and defending global democracy. Finally, the House of Representatives formally commits to maintaining and growing this vital alliance.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+8
The resolution reaffirms the deep and steadfast strategic partnership and security ties between the United States and Canada.
Does this tighten control of the border?+7
The resolution details cooperation on securing the border against illegal migration, terrorists, and drug traffickers.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+6
The resolution outlines a joint effort to combat fentanyl trafficking through a Joint Strike Force and specialized leadership.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job Creation and Economic Growth: The resolution notes that bilateral trade supports nearly 8,000,000 American jobs and that Canada is the number one export market for 36 states, which benefits workers and local economies across the country. This is supported in the preamble clauses detailing trade statistics and resolved paragraph (8).
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Housing Affordability: The text explicitly states that Canadian lumber plays a crucial role in housing affordability for Americans by supplementing domestic supply, which can help keep building costs down for everyday people. This is found in the preamble clauses discussing Canadian lumber.
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Energy Reliability and Security: Canada provides safe and reliable natural gas, electricity, crude oil, and uranium, which bolsters American energy dominance and supports the power industry. This is detailed in the preamble clauses regarding Canadian energy production and resolved paragraph (7).
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Safer Communities: The resolution highlights joint efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis, fight illegal migration, and stop cartels by utilizing increased surveillance, a Joint Strike Force, and information sharing to keep deadly drugs out of the country. These positive safety measures are outlined in the preamble clauses related to border security.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+8Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves International Trade+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+7Improves Affordable Housing+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia