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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 15, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 1083

Southeast Asia Strategy Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 19, 2021)

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 energy innovation; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human rights and democracy and strengthen the rule of law.

What just happenedApr 20, 2021

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
4 cosponsors4 D
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  1. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Apr 19, 2021FloorH38310

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

  3. Apr 19, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1944)

  4. Apr 19, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1944)

  5. Apr 19, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1083.

  6. Apr 19, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1944-1945)

  7. Apr 19, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Mar 25, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Mar 25, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Feb 15, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Feb 15, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Feb 15, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 19, 202153

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 energy innovation; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human rights and democracy and strengthen the rule of law.

Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2021

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 energy innovation; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human rights and democracy and strengthen the rule of law.

Southeast Asia Strategy Act — Informed