Reaffirming the 40 years of relations between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the shared pursuit of economic growth and regional security in Southeast Asia.

Bill: 115-hres-311
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2017-05-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Brunei
Burma
Cambodia
China
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Human trafficking
Indonesia
International exchange and broadcasting
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Laos
Malaysia
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Singapore
Smuggling and trafficking
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Thailand
Transportation safety and security
United Nations
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: 
Welcomes the leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the United States for the meetings with the Secretary of State and members of Congress and affirms the meeting as the first of regular U.S.-ASEAN meetings.
 
Supports: (1) the elevation of the U.S.-ASEAN relationship to a strategic partnership; and (2) efforts by U.S. partners and allies in ASEAN to enhance maritime capability and maritime domain awareness, protect unhindered access to and use of international waterways in the Asia-Pacific region, counter piracy, disrupt illicit maritime trafficking activities, and enhance the maritime capabilities of countries or regional organizations to respond to emerging threats to maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region.
 
Recommits the United States to ASEAN centrality and to helping to build a politically cohesive, economically integrated, and socially responsible ASEAN community.
 
Reaffirms: (1) the enhancement of U.S.-ASEAN economic engagement, and (2) the U.S. commitment to continue joint efforts with ASEAN to halt human smuggling and trafficking in persons. 
 
 Encourages the President to communicate to ASEAN leaders the importance of protecting human rights, strengthening civil society, safeguarding freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, and the free flow of information and ideas, and promoting open and transparent government.

action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 
Supports: (1) the elevation of the U.S.-Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) relationship to a strategic partnership; (2) cooperation with ASEAN to implement practical counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism measures; and (3) efforts by ASEAN member states and other regional states to address maritime and territorial disputes in a constructive manner and to pursue claims through diplomacy and the use of legitimate regional and international arbitration mechanisms.
 
Recognizes the value of ASEAN working with economic, political, and security partners to strengthen existing initiatives and develop new initiatives that address mutual strategic concerns.
 
Encourages enhancement of economic engagement between the United States and ASEAN through the elimination of trade barriers.
 
Urges all parties to maritime and territorial disputes in the Asia-Pacific region to: (1) exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would undermine stability or escalate disputes through the use of coercion, intimidation, or military force; and (2) refrain from efforts to militarize uninhabited islands, reefs, shoals, and other features.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to: (1) promoting a rules-based order in the Asia-Pacific and economic growth, peace, human rights and stability in Southeast Asia; and (2) continuing joint efforts with ASEAN to halt human trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 540). (text: CR 9/25/2017 H7444)
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 540).(text: CR 9/25/2017 H7444)
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7552-7553)
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 311.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7444-7446)
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House