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HR 1263 · in committee · significant

Strengthening the Quad Act

What this bill does

  • The bill directs the State Department to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to increase cooperation.
  • The State Department and Congress are affected as they must develop and implement a strategy for Quad partnership.
  • The bill requires a report detailing current initiatives and recommendations for new authorities and resources.

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  1. 01

    What specific areas of cooperation between the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India does the bill prioritize, and how would they benefit American interests?

  2. 02

    How much funding and staff would the State Department need to establish and maintain this Quad working group, and where should those resources come from?

  3. 03

    What measurable outcomes should Congress expect from this Quad partnership strategy, and how would success be evaluated?

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Gregory W. Meeks

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Introduced 2025-05-20

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-05-20 · senate · IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. 2025-05-19 · house · Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1263.

  3. 2025-05-19 · house · Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  4. 2025-05-19 · house · Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. 2025-05-19 · house · Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 51 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2119-2120)

  6. 2025-05-19 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 51 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2119-2120)

  7. 2025-05-19 · house · Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2135-2136)

  8. 2025-05-19 · house · Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2119-2121)

  9. 2025-05-19 · house · Floor

    Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. 2025-02-12 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  11. 2025-02-12 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  12. 2025-02-12 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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