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US S4300
A bill to amend the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out the Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
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Introduced
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out the Pacific Deterrence Initiative. This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement the Pacific Deterrence Initiative. The initiative shall only take actions to (1) increase the lethality of the joint force in the Indo-Pacific region; (2) enhance the defense and posture of the joint force; (3) strengthen alliances and partnerships; and (4) carry out a program of exercises, experimentation, and innovation for the joint force. DOD shall report a plan to Congress to expend in FY2021 and FY2022 certain minimum amounts to implement the initiative. The bill also repeals authorization for DOD to carry out an earlier program known as the Indo-Pacific Stability Initiative.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out the Pacific Deterrence Initiative. The initiative aims to increase the lethality and defense capabilities of the U.S. joint force in the Indo-Pacific region, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and conduct military exercises and experimentation. The bill requires the Department of Defense to provide a detailed budget plan and report to Congress on the implementation of the initiative, and authorizes $1.4 billion in funding for fiscal year 2021 and $5.5 billion for fiscal year 2022. Additionally, the bill repeals an earlier program known as the Indo-Pacific Stability Initiative.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4300/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4300/BILLS-116s4300is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4300/BILLS-116s4300is.pdf.pdf |
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