H.R. 1263
119th Congress
Strengthening the Quad Act
5
Cosponsors
12
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
20 mai 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 1 mai 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
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
20 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
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 mai 2025 · Floor
Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
19 mai 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2135-2136)
19 mai 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1263.
19 mai 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2119-2121)
19 mai 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
19 mai 2025 · Floor
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 mai 2025 · Floor
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 mai 2025 · Floor
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
12 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
12 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
12 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
5 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]NYCosponsors
- Democrat360%
- Republican240%
- Democrat:Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]HI
- Republican:Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]CA
- Republican:Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]MI
Classification
Policy area
International AffairsLegislative subjects
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 février 2025 to 5 on 3 avril 2025.
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