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Recognizing Gibraltar's Right to Self-Determination and Strategic Importance for US Security.

This House Resolution honors Gibraltar's significant contributions to US security interests in the Mediterranean since 1801. The document asserts that the rights and democratically expressed wishes of Gibraltarians to remain a British Overseas Territory must be paramount in any status discussions. While non-binding, this resolution formalizes US diplomatic support for self-determination and a key ally.
Key points
The US House formally recognizes the right of Gibraltar's citizens to determine their own political status (self-determination).
Acknowledgement of Gibraltar's strategic military importance for the US and NATO operations throughout history.
The views of Gibraltarians, who voted overwhelmingly to remain a British Overseas Territory, should always be prioritized in international discussions.
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Print number: 119_HRES_952
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]