Strengthening the Quad Act

Bill 119 hr 1263, also known as the Quad Inter-Parliamentary Working Group Act, aims to enhance collaboration and communication between the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. The bill calls for the development of a strategy to strengthen engagement and cooperation among these four countries, which share common interests and values.

Specifically, the bill seeks to establish a Quad Inter-Parliamentary Working Group, which would serve as a platform for closer cooperation on a range of issues, including security, trade, and regional stability. This working group would facilitate regular communication and coordination between the legislative bodies of the four countries, with the goal of promoting shared goals and addressing common challenges.

The bill emphasizes the importance of the Quad alliance in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and recognizes the strategic significance of closer cooperation between the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. By establishing a formal mechanism for parliamentary engagement, the bill aims to strengthen the Quad alliance and enhance the ability of these four countries to work together on key issues of mutual interest. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1263 represents a bipartisan effort to bolster cooperation and coordination among the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, with the goal of promoting shared interests and values in the Indo-Pacific region.