That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms the United States unwavering commitment to invoke its Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines if an armed attack against the Philippines assets, including those of the Philippine Coast Guard, is committed in the South China Sea; (2) calls on the United States and Philippines to begin joint patrols in the South China Sea; (3) firmly objects to the People’s Republic of China’s false sovereignty claims to the South China Sea; and (4) welcomes swift implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement to ensure we adhere to our commitments to the Philippine people, and to foster a free and open Indo-Pacific for all.