[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1272 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1272

 Celebrating 200 years of United States diplomatic relations with Peru.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 11, 2026

 Mr. Gimenez (for himself and Mr. Garcia of California) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                                Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Celebrating 200 years of United States diplomatic relations with Peru.

Whereas, on July 28, 1821, Peru declared its independence from Spain, led by 
        General Jose de San Martin, marking the beginning of its sovereign 
        history;
Whereas, on May 2, 1826, the United States became one of the first countries to 
        recognize the independence of Peru, appointing James Cooley as Charge 
        d'Affaires, marking the beginning of formal diplomatic ties;
Whereas, in 1826, the United States and Peru established full diplomatic 
        relations, inaugurating one of the earliest bilateral partnerships 
        between the United States and a South American republic;
Whereas, in 1851, the United States and Peru signed a Treaty of Friendship, 
        Commerce, and Navigation, laying the foundation for long-term bilateral 
        trade and cooperation;
Whereas, in 1920, diplomatic relations between the United States and Peru were 
        elevated to embassy-level status, reflecting the growing political and 
        economic importance of the bilateral relationship;
Whereas, throughout the 20th century, Peru and the United States worked together 
        in support of economic development and have stood together in moments of 
        global significance;
Whereas, in 2009, the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement entered into 
        force, expanding bilateral trade, investment, and supply chain 
        integration and strengthening Peru's role as a reliable economic partner 
        of the United States;
Whereas, in 2026, Peru was formally designated by the United States as a Major 
        Non-NATO Ally, a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship 
        that reflects deepened defense and security cooperation and recognizes 
        Peru as a strategic partner in advancing regional stability, democratic 
        governance, and shared security interests;
Whereas the strong people-to-people ties between Peru and the United States are 
        reflected in the vibrant Peruvian American community, which has enriched 
        the cultural, culinary, scientific, and economic life of the United 
        States; and
Whereas, in 2026, the United States and Peru will commemorate 200 years of 
        diplomatic relations, honoring a longstanding and strategic partnership 
        rooted in shared democratic values, mutual respect, and a commitment to 
        regional peace and prosperity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) celebrates the 200th anniversary of diplomatic 
        relations between the United States and Peru;
            (2) recognizes Peru as a long standing critical partner in 
        advancing stability, democracy, and prosperity in the Western 
        Hemisphere;
            (3) commends the contributions of Peruvian Americans to the 
        social, cultural, and economic fabric of the United States;
            (4) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to deepen 
        cooperation with Peru in pursuit of shared goals; and
            (5) encourages continued partnership to address shared 
        regional and global challenges, including the defense of 
        democratic institutions, regional security and stability, and 
        economic prosperity, while also reaffirming the deep cultural, 
        social, and people-to-people ties that have long strengthened 
        the friendship between the United States and Peru.
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