Southeast Asia Strategy Act

Bill: 116-hr-1632
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: ASEAN countries
Alliances
Asia
Brunei
Burma
Cambodia
Collective security
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Human rights
Human trafficking
Indonesia
Infrastructure development
International organizations and cooperation
Laos
Malaysia
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Public-private cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Singapore
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Thailand
Transportation safety and security
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 

Southeast Asia Strategy Act

 
This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress and update for the next four years a multi-year 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 as a regional leader; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the region through trade, investment, energy, and economic and political diplomacy; and (3) an assessment of ongoing efforts to engage countries in the region on human rights and democracy.

action_date: 2019-09-24
text: 

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 to combat climate change; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human rights and democracy and strengthen the rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7875)
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7875)
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1632.
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7875-7877)
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House