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H.R. 2973 (118th)

MARITIME Act of 2023

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Introduced

27 April 2023

Last action

19 October 2023 · Committee

Status

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.

Sponsors

Cathy Rodgers, Bradley Schneider, David Trone, Ann Wagner, Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Chris Pappas, Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Elise Stefanik, Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], W. Steube, Carlos Gimenez, Jared Golden, Christopher Smith, Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Debbie Lesko, Chuck Edwards, Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Monica De La Cruz

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 December 2025

Defence

Summary

Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023 or the MARITIME Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to develop an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability for the Middle East to protect against specified maritime threats in the region. DOD must also submit to Congress (1) a strategy for achieving this capability in cooperation with regional partners and allies; and (2) a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a fund to support this effort, including an assessment of contributions that could be made by allies and partner countries.

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Timeline

  1. 27 April 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 April 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 April 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 October 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 October 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

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