Bill > HR3721

This bill establishes a Task Force on the Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization to address growing security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, specifically focusing on the aggressive behaviors of China and North Korea. The Task Force, to be created within 180 days and chaired by the Secretary of State, will include senior officials from various government agencies such as Defense, Treasury, Commerce, and Intelligence. Its primary objectives are to analyze the conduct of China and North Korea and evaluate the potential effectiveness of a new collective security agreement among Indo-Pacific allies and partners, which could include countries like Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Australia, Thailand, New Zealand, and India. The bill highlights recent provocative actions by these nations, such as China's military base expansions in the South China Sea and North Korea's missile tests, and emphasizes the critical need for the United States to proactively deter further aggression to preserve regional peace, ensure prosperity, and advance democracy. Within one year of its establishment, the Task Force is required to submit a comprehensive report to Congressional committees detailing its analysis and recommendations for a potential collective security arrangement.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3721/all-info