H.R. 1083 · 117th Congress
Southeast Asia Strategy Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Ann Wagner
- Introduced
- 2021-02-15
- Latest action
- 2021-04-20 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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.