House Bill 1083
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Southeast Asia Strategy Act
Active
Passed House on Apr 19, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1083
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on April 19, 2021
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1944)
Summary
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.
April 20, 2021
April 19, 2021
February 15, 2021
04/20/2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
04/19/2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
04/19/2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1944)
04/19/2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1944)
04/19/2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1083.
04/19/2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1944-1945)
04/19/2021
Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
03/25/2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
03/25/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:36 PM