Congress·Reported·S. 1579

PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act

Diplomatic Status for International Science and Regional Groups

Jun 18, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

StalledNext up: The SenateNo action in 12 months

The Senate must act next: a Senate floor vote.

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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

4 milestones5 actions

Jun 18, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Jun 18, 2025Senate

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.

Jun 5, 2025Senate

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.

May 1, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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May 1, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act

Bill NumberS 1579

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.

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D: 2R: 2

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