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To strengthen security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2621| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2017
Mac Thornberry

Mac Thornberry

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (15)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Jim Bridenstine (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress regarding: U.S. defense priorities and challenges emanating from the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, including challenges from North Korea and China; an assessment of the U.S. force posture and basing needs in such region; an assessment of the actions and resources necessary to retain an eleventh combat aviation brigade in South Korea; an assessment of the Air Force's ability to employ bombers and associated weapons while forward deployed in support of operations in such region; a plan for enhancing the sharing of commercial imagery and national technical means with South Korea and Japan; a plan for identifying areas of cyber security collaboration and partnership with Asian allies and enhancing information operations and strategic communication strategies to counter Chinese, North Korean, and Russian information warfare and propaganda activities; and an assessment of Freedom of Navigation Operation patrols in the South China Sea. FY2018 funds are authorized for DOD: (1) to address critical munitions shortfalls; (2) to procure area or missile defense interceptors; (3) for armed forces exercises with Japan, South Korea, and Australia; and (4) for joint training through the Combatant Commanders Exercise Engagement and Training Transformation Program.
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Timeline
May 24, 2017
Introduced in House
May 24, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Budget, 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.
Jun 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
  • May 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Budget, 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.


  • June 27, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Armed Forces and National Security

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  • HR 115-2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
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To strengthen security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2621| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2017
Strengthening Security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress regarding: U.S. defense priorities and challenges emanating from the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, including challenges from North Korea and China; an assessment of the U.S. force posture and basing needs in such region; an assessment of the actions and resources necessary to retain an eleventh combat aviation brigade in South Korea; an assessment of the Air Force's ability to employ bombers and associated weapons while forward deployed in support of operations in such region; a plan for enhancing the sharing of commercial imagery and national technical means with South Korea and Japan; a plan for identifying areas of cyber security collaboration and partnership with Asian allies and enhancing information operations and strategic communication strategies to counter Chinese, North Korean, and Russian information warfare and propaganda activities; and an assessment of Freedom of Navigation Operation patrols in the South China Sea. FY2018 funds are authorized for DOD: (1) to address critical munitions shortfalls; (2) to procure area or missile defense interceptors; (3) for armed forces exercises with Japan, South Korea, and Australia; and (4) for joint training through the Combatant Commanders Exercise Engagement and Training Transformation Program.
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Timeline
May 24, 2017
Introduced in House
May 24, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Budget, 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.
Jun 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
  • May 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Budget, 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.


  • June 27, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Mac Thornberry

Mac Thornberry

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (15)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Jim Bridenstine (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee, Budget Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAustraliaAviation and airportsChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDefense spendingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationJapanMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessNavigation, waterways, harborsNorth KoreaNuclear weaponsOceaniaPacific OceanRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSouth KoreaTaiwanTerrorism