A bill to authorize the establishment of the US-ASEAN Center to support United States economic and cultural engagement with Southeast Asia.

3/13/2024, 1:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 2725

Bill 118 s 2725, also known as the US-ASEAN Center Establishment Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create the US-ASEAN Center. This center would be responsible for promoting and supporting economic and cultural engagement between the United States and countries in Southeast Asia that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The bill outlines the specific functions of the US-ASEAN Center, which include facilitating trade and investment opportunities between the US and ASEAN countries, promoting educational and cultural exchanges, and fostering cooperation on issues such as security, human rights, and environmental protection.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of strengthening the US-ASEAN relationship in order to advance shared interests and values in the region. It highlights the strategic significance of Southeast Asia in terms of economic growth, security, and regional stability. Overall, the US-ASEAN Center Establishment Act seeks to enhance US engagement with ASEAN countries through the establishment of a dedicated center that will serve as a hub for collaboration and partnership in various areas of mutual interest.

Congressional Summary of S 2725

This bill authorizes the Department of State to enter into a public-private partnership to establish a U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) center in the United States to support U.S. economic and cultural engagement with Southeast Asia. 

The functions of the center include (1) providing grants for research to support and elevate the importance of the U.S.-ASEAN partnership, (2) expanding economic and technological relationships between the United States and ASEAN countries, and (3) developing educational programs to increase awareness of the importance of relations between the United States and ASEAN countries. 

Current Status of Bill S 2725

Bill S 2725 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 5, 2023. Bill S 2725 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 5, 2023.  Bill S 2725's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of September 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2725

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2725

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2725

A bill to authorize the establishment of the US-ASEAN Center to support United States economic and cultural engagement with Southeast Asia.A bill to authorize the establishment of the US-ASEAN Center to support United States economic and cultural engagement with Southeast Asia.
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