US HR2973

Bill

US HR2973

MARITIME Act of 2023 Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023

Introduced
04/27/2023

In Committee
10/19/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to develop, in cooperation with allies and partners in the Middle East, an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023 or the MARITIME Act of 2023, requires the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to develop an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability in the Middle East. The purpose is to protect countries in the region from threats such as Iranian naval systems, undersea warfare capabilities, and anti-ship missiles, as well as violent extremist organizations, criminal networks, and piracy activities. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy for this cooperation within 60 days, including assessments of threats, existing partnerships, efforts to integrate Israel, and challenges. The bill also directs the Secretary to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a fund for this capability, to be reported within 90 days.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (26)

Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R)*, Don Bacon (R), Jason Crow (D), Monica De La Cruz (R), Chuck Edwards (R), Brian Fitzpatrick (R), Chuck Fleischmann (R), Carlos Giménez (R), Jared Golden (D), Josh Gottheimer (D), Tom Kean (R), Mike Lawler (R), Debbie Lesko (R), Michael McCaul (R), Grace Meng (D), Jared Moskowitz (D), Jimmy Panetta (D), Chris Pappas (D), Guy Reschenthaler (R), Adam Schiff (D), Brad Schneider (D), Chris Smith (R), Elise Stefanik (R), Greg Steube (R), David Trone (D), Ann Wagner (R),

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0. (on 10/19/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2973/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2973/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr2973/BILLS-118hr2973ih.pdf

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