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Southeast Asia Strategy Act

Introduced: February 15, 2021 Introduced by: Wagner, Ann Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 20, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 2021
Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 19, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1944)
Apr 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1083.
Apr 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1944-1945)
Apr 19, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1944)
Mar 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 15, 2021
Introduced in House
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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's happening now April 20, 2021

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

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 1, 2021
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Feb 15, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1083: Southeast Asia Strategy Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1083/
MLA
"H.R. 1083: Southeast Asia Strategy Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1083/.
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H.R. 1083, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1083/.
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[H.R. 1083: Southeast Asia Strategy Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1083/)
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