United States-Philippines Partnership Act of 2024

This bill directs the U.S. to negotiate a critical minerals agreement with the Philippines to reduce tariffs on mineral exports, address forced labor concerns, and promote sustainable mining practices. It prioritizes U.S. development funding for Philippine projects in critical minerals and fossil fuels while requiring annual reports on funding decisions. Diplomatically, it formally labels China’s South China Sea actions as "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive" and funds trilateral cooperation with Japan and South Korea. Militarily, it establishes a new U.S.-Philippines security committee to strengthen defense capabilities and assesses infrastructure needs for military and disaster response.