That Congress—
commends—
the rich history and heritage of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and
citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands who live in the United States for the contributions of those individuals to—
the communities in which those individuals live; and
the national defense of the United States through their service in the Armed Forces of the United States;
recognizes—
the strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and
the importance of the upcoming renegotiation of the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and
encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands who live in the United States.