H.R. 2973 · 118th Congress
MARITIME Act of 2023
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers
- Introduced
- 2023-04-27
- Latest action
- 2023-10-19 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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.