US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act

Sponsored byRep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]CA· Introduced 15 May 2025

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

9 June 2026·1 month ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 4 June 2026

US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act

This bill requires the Department of State to seek to enter negotiations with the governments of Japan and South Korea with the goal of establishing regular trilateral meetings (referred to as the US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue) to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values.

The bill sets forth membership requirements for a group representing the United States in such meetings. The group must be composed of not more than eight Members of Congress appointed by congressional leaders to serve for a term of two years.

The bill also sets forth guidance and requirements for meeting frequency and location, group leadership, gifts and donations, expenditures, and reports.

Timeline

12 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
9 June 2026 · IntroReferral
Considered under suspension of the rules.
8 June 2026 · Floor
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
8 June 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3429.
8 June 2026 · Floor
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
8 June 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8 June 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
8 June 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
8 June 2026 · Floor
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 3.
22 July 2025 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 3.
22 July 2025 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
22 July 2025 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
22 July 2025 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
22 July 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
15 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
15 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
15 May 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

20 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]CA

Cosponsors

Democrat1260%
Republican840%

Democrat:Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]IN
Republican:Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]IA
Democrat:Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]VA
Democrat:Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]IL
Democrat:Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]CA
Republican:Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]CA
Democrat:Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]DE
Democrat:Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]VA
Republican:Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]AS
Democrat:Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]WA
Republican:Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]MP
Republican:Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]GU
Democrat:Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]NY
Democrat:Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]NY
Democrat:Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]HI
Republican:Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]NE
Republican:Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]SC
Democrat:Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]TX
Democrat:Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]VA
Republican:Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]PA

Classification

Policy area

International Affairs

Legislative subjects

Advisory bodiesAsiaCongressional oversightInternational organizations and cooperationJapanMembers of CongressSouth Korea

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To15 May 2025
- Markup By22 Jul 2025
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To9 Jun 2026

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