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 energy innovation; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human rights and democracy and strengthen the rule of law.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1944-1945)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1083.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1944)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1944)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Southeast Asia Strategy Act
USA117th CongressHR-1083| House
| Updated: 4/20/2021
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 energy innovation; and (3) a summary of ongoing efforts to promote human rights and democracy and strengthen the rule of law.
AlliancesASEAN countriesAsiaBruneiBurmaCambodiaCollective securityCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentHuman rightsHuman traffickingIndonesiaInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationLaosMalaysiaMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNavigation, waterways, harborsPacific OceanPhilippinesPublic-private cooperationRule of law and government transparencySingaporeSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismThailandTransportation safety and securityVietnam