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H.R.1632

H.R.1632: Southeast Asia Strategy Act

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About This Bill

Introduced March 7, 2019
Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2019
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Bill Sponsor

Ann Wagner (R-Mo.)

Bill Cosponsors

8 (3 Democrats, 5 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Sept. 25, 2019
Engrossed in House - Sept. 24, 2019
Introduced in House - March 7, 2019

Bill Summary

Southeast Asia Strategy Act This bill directs the Department of State to submit to Congress a strategy for engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The strategy shall include various elements including (1) an identification of enduring U.S. interests in the region and efforts to bolster ASEAN's effectiveness; (2) a list of ongoing and planned initiatives to strengthen U.S. relationships in the...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Sept. 25, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 24, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 24, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 24, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1632.
Sept. 24, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 24, 2019	Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sept. 24, 2019	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7875)
Sept. 24, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7875-7877)
June 20, 2019	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
June 20, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
June 20, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 25, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
March 7, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
March 7, 2019	Introduced in the House by Ann Wagner (R-Mo.)

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