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H.R. 1083 (117th)

Southeast Asia Strategy Act

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Introduced

15 February 2021

Last action

20 April 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Ann Wagner, Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Brad Sherman, David Cicilline, Abigail Spanberger

Subjects

Rule of law, Energy

Source updated

28 May 2025

Rule of law · Energy

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.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 March 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 March 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 April 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 April 2021

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1944)

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 April 2021

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1944)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1083.

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1944-1945)

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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Referred in Senate (text)

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