This is a non-binding House resolution recognizing the 205th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence (which began March 25, 1821) and reaffirming the U.S.-Greece relationship. It notes Greece's defense spending of more than 3% of GDP, its current 2025-2026 nonpermanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, the U.S.-Greece Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (last updated in 2021), and the trilateral 3+1 partnership with Israel and Cyprus enacted into law through the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act. The resolution commends the Greek-American community and notes Greece's geostrategic role in promoting stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Balkans. It creates no new programs or appropriations.
Congressional Summary
This resolution congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 205th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence. The resolution also expresses support for the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law to which the people of the United States and Greece are committed.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-03-27
- Date Added
- 2026-05-07
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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