US HB1632 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 6-3)
Status: Engrossed on September 25 2019 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-25 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

Southeast Asia Strategy Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-09-25SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2019-09-24HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-09-24HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7875)
2019-09-24HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1632.
2019-09-24HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7875-7877)
2019-09-24HouseMr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-06-20HouseCommittee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
2019-06-20HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-06-20HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-03-25HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
2019-03-07HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-03-07HouseIntroduced in House

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