Legislative subject term
Japan
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43 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Pacific POWER Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.
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US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
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SHADOW Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
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Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan Alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1381-1382)
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
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A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
- H.R. 3838 (119th) Sep 30, 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6557; text: CR S6540)
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PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
- H.R. 1263 (119th) May 20, 2025
Strengthening the Quad Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)
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Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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A resolution designating January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S525)
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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Supporting the designation of January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Recognizing the 125th anniversary of organized Okinawan immigration to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
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End Price Gouging for Medications Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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A resolution recognizing the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of persistent and escalating aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6024)
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Pacific Partnership Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Pacific Partnership Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 5375 (118th) Feb 26, 2024
Strengthening the Quad Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S499)
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 869 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5893 and H.R. 5961. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5893, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5961 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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End Price Gouging for Medications Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S151)
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