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H.R. 1263 House International Affairs

Strengthening the Quad Act

Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. (D-NY-5)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on foreign relations on May 20, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Feb 12, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Feb 12, 2025
  3. House Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. May 19, 2025
  4. House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2119-2121) May 19, 2025
  5. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1263. May 19, 2025
  6. House At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. May 19, 2025
  7. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2135-2136) May 19, 2025
  8. House Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 51 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2119-2120) May 19, 2025
  9. House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 51 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2119-2120) May 19, 2025
  10. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 19, 2025
  11. House
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass May 19, 2025
    Agreed Yea 334 Nay 51 Roll Call
  12. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. May 20, 2025

Cosponsors

5

Subjects

Advisory bodiesAsiaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy researchIndiaInfrastructure developmentIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationJapanOceaniaStrategic materials and reservesWorld health

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
    • [Referred To, May 20, 2025]
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
    • [Referred To, Feb 12, 2025]

Summary

Strengthening the Quad ActThis bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)The bill also requires the State Department to report to Congress a strategy for bolstering engagement and cooperation with the Quad. The strategy shall summarize current and past Quad initiatives, including those to promote broad-based and inclusive economic growth, technology cooperation, energy innovation, and resilient supply chains. The strategy shall also recommend (1) how Congress can help address certain barriers to implementing and expanding Quad cooperation, (2) new authorities needed to strengthen U.S. leadership in and contributions to Quad initiatives, and (3) additional resources needed to expand successful initiatives.

[Summary as of: Introduced in House]

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