Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.
Summary
House Resolution 783 reaffirms the friendship between the United States and Germany, emphasizing shared values, heritage, and interests. It highlights the strong economic ties, including trade and investment, and acknowledges Germany's role as a significant foreign employer in the US. The resolution also recognizes the historical cooperation, such as the US role in Germany's post-WWII reconstruction and reunification.
Expected Effects
This resolution is primarily symbolic, serving to strengthen diplomatic ties and signal continued cooperation between the US and Germany. It could lead to increased collaboration on international issues, trade, and cultural exchange programs. However, it does not create any new laws or policies directly affecting the American people.
Potential Benefits
- Reinforces diplomatic relations with a key European ally.
- Promotes economic cooperation and potential investment opportunities.
- Celebrates the contributions of German-Americans to US society.
- Supports shared values such as democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
- Encourages cultural exchange and understanding through programs like the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution is largely symbolic and may not have direct tangible benefits for all Americans.
- No immediate or direct negative impacts are anticipated.
- Opportunity cost: time spent on this resolution could have been spent on other pressing domestic issues.
- Potential for increased foreign entanglement, though this is not explicitly stated or implied.
Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare and securing the blessings of liberty through international cooperation. While the Constitution does not explicitly address resolutions of friendship, Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and to declare war, implying the power to conduct foreign relations. Amendment I protects the right to peaceably assemble, which extends to supporting international alliances.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).