US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act
US-Japan-South Korea: New Lawmaker Partnership
This bill is currently moving through the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It recently passed a committee vote and is now ready to be reported to the full House for further action. It is actively moving forward in the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong support from both parties and follows a major diplomatic summit, but many foreign policy bills struggle to get floor time during busy sessions.
Key Points
- This bill would create a formal group of eight U.S. lawmakers to meet regularly with leaders from the legislatures of Japan and South Korea. The goal is to build a stronger, more permanent partnership between the three countries to handle challenges in the Pacific region.
- The group would focus on several key areas including maritime security, protecting democratic institutions from foreign interference, and keeping the Pacific region free and open for trade. This builds on agreements made during a major meeting at Camp David in 2023.
- The U.S. team would include two members from each party in both the House and the Senate. They would be required to meet at least once a year to share information and coordinate on shared values and interests.
- If the bill passes, the State Department would have 180 days to start negotiations with Japan and South Korea to set up the official agreement. This ensures that the cooperation continues even as different leaders come into office in each country.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3945-3946)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3429.
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act
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