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Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative

USA116th CongressHR-6613| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2020
Mac Thornberry

Mac Thornberry

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (18)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Don Bacon (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative. The bill also authorizes various related programs. The initiative shall seek to (1) enhance U.S. presence in the region by positioning U.S. capabilities to allow timely response to adversarial threats, (2) strengthen the capability of U.S. forces and regional allies and partners, and (3) meet objectives under the National Defense Strategy. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command may carry out social media-related activities to counter misinformation and propaganda in the region. The bill also authorizes for FY2021 various activities and projects, including a permanent and persistent land-based air and missile defense system in Guam; a homeland defense radar in Hawaii; Missile Defense Agency activities in the region; intelligence, reconnaissance, and related capabilities for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; a Marine Unit Deployment Program and Marine Corps rotational presence in the region; Air Force and Navy unit pre-positioning for regional activities; DOD procurement of key munitions for the Indo-Pacific Command; military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions; a program to enhance communications capabilities with allies and partners in the region; and various training activities, such as joint training through the Combatant Commanders Exercise Engagement and Training Transformation Program.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
  • April 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

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Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative

USA116th CongressHR-6613| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2020
Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Indo-Pacific Deterrence Initiative. The bill also authorizes various related programs. The initiative shall seek to (1) enhance U.S. presence in the region by positioning U.S. capabilities to allow timely response to adversarial threats, (2) strengthen the capability of U.S. forces and regional allies and partners, and (3) meet objectives under the National Defense Strategy. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command may carry out social media-related activities to counter misinformation and propaganda in the region. The bill also authorizes for FY2021 various activities and projects, including a permanent and persistent land-based air and missile defense system in Guam; a homeland defense radar in Hawaii; Missile Defense Agency activities in the region; intelligence, reconnaissance, and related capabilities for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; a Marine Unit Deployment Program and Marine Corps rotational presence in the region; Air Force and Navy unit pre-positioning for regional activities; DOD procurement of key munitions for the Indo-Pacific Command; military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions; a program to enhance communications capabilities with allies and partners in the region; and various training activities, such as joint training through the Combatant Commanders Exercise Engagement and Training Transformation Program.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
  • April 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Mac Thornberry

Mac Thornberry

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (18)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Don Bacon (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesAsiaBuilding constructionChinaCongressional oversightDefense spendingDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceForeign aid and international reliefGuamHawaiiInfrastructure developmentIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarine and inland water transportationMarketing and advertisingMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessNational Guard and reservesNews media and reportingPacific OceanTerrorismU.S. territories and protectorates