Bill · H.Res. 783· House(119-HRES-783)
Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Glenn Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 aims to reaffirm the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Germany. It highlights the historical and cultural bonds shared by both nations, including the contributions of Americans of German origin. The text notes significant economic ties, including job creation and foreign direct investment. Additionally, it recognizes the shared political interests regarding global security, the defense of democracy in Ukraine, and solidarity with Israel. Finally, the resolution seeks to recognize the importance of the alliance in promoting economic prosperity and protecting common values.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+8
The text explicitly focuses on maintaining and strengthening the close political alliance and cooperation between the United States and Germany.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights the benefits of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program for improving the career skills of youth.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The resolution celebrates the youth exchange program which provides formal study and work experience to participants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Prosperity and Employment: The text notes that German companies accounted for about 885,000 jobs in the United States in 2021, which contributes to economic prosperity (Whereas clause regarding trading partners).
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Youth Development and Skill Building: The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program has helped almost 28,000 American and German youth improve their career skills through formal study and work experience (Whereas clause regarding the 42d anniversary).
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Global Security and Shared Values: The alliance works toward protecting and defending security, freedom, and common values, such as human rights and democracy (Resolution section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Business Owners+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+8Improves International Trade+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+3Improves Student Loan Relief+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 9/30/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts