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Introduced
05/24/2017
05/24/2017
In Committee
06/27/2017
06/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Strengthening Security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress regarding: U.S. defense priorities and challenges emanating from the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, including challenges from North Korea and China; an assessment of the U.S. force posture and basing needs in such region; an assessment of the actions and resources necessary to retain an eleventh combat aviation brigade in South Korea; an assessment of the Air Force's ability to employ bombers and associated weapons while forward deployed in support of operations in such region; a plan for enhancing the sharing of commercial imagery and national technical means with South Korea and Japan; a plan for identifying areas of cyber security collaboration and partnership with Asian allies and enhancing information operations and strategic communication strategies to counter Chinese, North Korean, and Russian information warfare and propaganda activities; and an assessment of Freedom of Navigation Operation patrols in the South China Sea. FY2018 funds are authorized for DOD: (1) to address critical munitions shortfalls; (2) to procure area or missile defense interceptors; (3) for armed forces exercises with Japan, South Korea, and Australia; and (4) for joint training through the Combatant Commanders Exercise Engagement and Training Transformation Program.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen the United States' security and defense capabilities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Key provisions of the bill include:
- Requiring the Department of Defense to report to Congress on U.S. defense priorities and challenges in the region, including threats from North Korea and China, and assessments of U.S. force posture and basing needs.
- Authorizing funds to address critical munitions shortfalls, procure ballistic missile interceptors, and conduct joint exercises with allies like Japan, South Korea, and Australia.
- Requiring plans to maintain a forward-stationed combat aviation brigade in South Korea, enhance imagery sharing and cybersecurity cooperation with allies, and improve joint training and response capabilities.
- Assessing U.S. freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea and reaffirming security commitments to Japan and South Korea, including through deeper trilateral cooperation.
- Expressing the sense of Congress on strengthening ties with allies and partners like ASEAN, Taiwan, and Australia to promote peace, stability, and the rules-based order in the region.
Overall, the bill seeks to bolster the U.S. military presence, capabilities, and cooperation with allies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific to deter aggression and uphold American interests in the strategically important region.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
Mac Thornberry (R)*,
Jim Banks (R),
Jim Bridenstine (R),
Bradley Byrne (R),
Mike Coffman (R),
Paul Cook (R),
Trent Franks (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Duncan Hunter (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Mike Turner (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. (on 06/27/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2621/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2621/BILLS-115hr2621ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2621/BILLS-115hr2621ih.pdf.pdf |
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