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We Go Together Act
Introduced: June 22, 2020
Introduced by:
Markey, Edward J.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
We Go Together Act
This bill requires the President to take certain actions before changing U.S. policy with respect to the U.S.-South Korea Mutual Defense Treaty.
Specifically, no later than 120 days before making such a change, the President shall provide to Congress (1) a detailed justification for the change, (2) a certification that the change is in the U.S. national interest, and (3) a certification that an alternative agreement or measure is in place to replace any lost capacity or benefits stemming from the change.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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