H.R. 1263

119th Congress

In Committee

Strengthening the Quad Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]NY· Introduced 12 February 2025
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Cosponsors

12

Actions

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Amendments

2

Committees

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

20 May 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 1 May 2025

Strengthening the Quad Act

This 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.

Timeline

12 actions

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

    20 May 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. 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.

    19 May 2025 · Floor

  3. Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    19 May 2025 · Floor

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2135-2136)

    19 May 2025 · Floor

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1263.

    19 May 2025 · Floor

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2119-2121)

    19 May 2025 · Floor

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

    19 May 2025 · Floor

  8. 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)

    19 May 2025 · Floor

  9. 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)

    19 May 2025 · Floor

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    12 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  11. Introduced in House

    12 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  12. Introduced in House

    12 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

5 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]NY

Cosponsors

  • Democrat360%
  • Republican240%

Classification

Policy area

International Affairs

Legislative subjects

Advisory bodiesAsiaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy researchIndiaInfrastructure developmentIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationJapanOceania

Committees

2

  • Foreign Affairs Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To12 Feb 2025

  • Foreign Relations Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To20 May 2025

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 4 on 12 February 2025 to 5 on 3 April 2025.

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