HR 2973
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Alliances
Arab-Israeli relations
Collective security
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Performance measurement
Terrorism
MARITIME Act of 2023
Introduced: April 27, 2023
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 19, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 19, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023 or the MARITIME Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to develop an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability for the Middle East to protect against specified maritime threats in the region.
DOD must also submit to Congress (1) a strategy for achieving this capability in cooperation with regional partners and allies; and (2) a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a fund to support this effort, including an assessment of contributions that could be made by allies and partner countries.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Committees of jurisdiction
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