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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2019International Affairs
H.R. 1632

Southeast Asia Strategy Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 24, 2019)

Southeast Asia Strategy Act

This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strategy shall include various elements including (1) an identification of enduring U.S. interests in the region and efforts to bolster ASEAN's effectiveness; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the region, including efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and to combat climate change; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human rights and democracy and strengthen the rule of law.

What just happenedSep 25, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2](R-MO)Sponsor
8 cosponsors3 D5 R
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  1. Sep 25, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Sep 24, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 24, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7875)

  4. Sep 24, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7875)

  5. Sep 24, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1632.

  6. Sep 24, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7875-7877)

  7. Sep 24, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jun 20, 2019Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Jun 20, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Jun 20, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Mar 25, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  12. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 24, 201953

Southeast Asia Strategy Act

This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strategy shall include various elements including (1) an identification of enduring U.S. interests in the region and efforts to bolster ASEAN's effectiveness; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the region, including efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and to combat climate change; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human rights and democracy and strengthen the rule of law.

Introduced in HouseMar 7, 2019

Southeast Asia Strategy Act

This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress and update for the next four years a multi-year strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strategy shall include various elements including (1) an identification of enduring U.S. interests in the region and efforts to bolster ASEAN as a regional leader; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the region through trade, investment, energy, and economic and political diplomacy; and (3) an assessment of ongoing efforts to engage countries in the region on human rights and democracy.

Southeast Asia Strategy Act — Informed