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HR 406 118th Congress House International Affairs ASEAN countries Asia Brunei Burma Cambodia Indonesia International law and treaties International organizations and cooperation Laos Malaysia Philippines Property tax Singapore Thailand Vietnam

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act

Introduced: January 20, 2023 Introduced by: Castro, Joaquin Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 27, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 23, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 23, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 33 (Roll no. 148). (text: 03/22/2023 CR H1313)
Mar 23, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 33 (Roll no. 148). (text: 03/22/2023 CR H1313)
Mar 23, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1347-1348)
Mar 22, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 22, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 406.
Mar 22, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1313-1314)
Mar 22, 2023
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 23, 2023 House · vote #148 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 38833 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act

This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.

(ASEAN is Southeast Asia's primary multilateral organization. It has 10 member nations, including Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam.)

What's happening now March 27, 2023

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2