HR 1632
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
ASEAN countries
Alliances
Asia
Brunei
Burma
Cambodia
Collective security
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Human rights
Human trafficking
Indonesia
Infrastructure development
International organizations and cooperation
Laos
Malaysia
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Southeast Asia Strategy Act
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 25, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 24, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 24, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7875)
Sep 24, 2019
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)
Sep 24, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1632.
Sep 24, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7875-7877)
Sep 24, 2019
Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Jun 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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