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US HR6846

US HR6846
Connecting Oceania’s Nations with Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment Act of 2023 CONVENE Act of 2023


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Introduced
12/15/2023
In Committee
12/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the United States Government to assist in the establishment of national security councils in specified countries.

AI Summary

This bill, the Connecting Oceania's Nations with Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment Act of 2023 (CONVENE Act of 2023), aims to require the United States Government to assist in the establishment of national security councils in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau (referred to as "specified countries"). The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to consult and engage with these countries to advise and provide assistance in developing or identifying a coordinating body for national security matters, with the goal of enhancing resilience capabilities and protecting the people, infrastructure, and territory of the specified countries from malign actions. The bill also outlines requirements for the composition and standards of equipment and services used by these national security councils or coordinating bodies, and mandates the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the implementation of these provisions.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 12/15/2023)

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