PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act
Diplomatic Status for International Science and Regional Groups
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill allows the U.S. to treat three international groups—ASEAN, CERN, and the Pacific Islands Forum—as official international organizations. This gives them special legal protections and tax-exempt status similar to the United Nations.
- The goal is to strengthen ties with countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as well as support major scientific research in Europe. By giving these groups official status, it makes it easier for them to work with the U.S. government on shared goals.
- Granting these "immunities" means the organizations and their employees may be protected from certain lawsuits and won't have to pay some federal taxes. This is a standard diplomatic move to show that the U.S. values these international partnerships.
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Official Title
PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act
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