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United States and Republic of Korea Alliance Support Act

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4175

Bill 117 HR 4175, also known as the United States and Republic of Korea Alliance Support Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to strengthen the relationship between the United States and South Korea. The bill emphasizes the importance of the alliance between the two countries and seeks to enhance cooperation in areas such as defense, security, and trade.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the reaffirmation of the United States' commitment to the defense of South Korea. This includes providing military assistance and support to ensure the security and stability of the region. The bill also calls for increased cooperation between the two countries in addressing shared security challenges, such as the threat posed by North Korea.

In addition to defense and security cooperation, the bill also focuses on enhancing economic ties between the United States and South Korea. This includes promoting trade and investment between the two countries, as well as supporting efforts to address trade barriers and promote fair and reciprocal trade practices. Overall, the United States and Republic of Korea Alliance Support Act seeks to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the United States and South Korea and promote peace, security, and prosperity in the region. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as an important step towards deepening the relationship between the two countries.

Congressional Summary of HR 4175

United States and Republic of Korea Alliance Support Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from reducing below 22,000 the number of active-duty service members deployed to South Korea unless DOD makes specified reports and certifications, including that such a reduction is in the interest of national security.

Current Status of Bill HR 4175

Bill HR 4175 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2021. Bill HR 4175 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2021.  Bill HR 4175's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 25, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4175

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4175

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Alliances
- Asia
- China
- Collective security
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Defense spending
- Europe
- Japan
- Military operations and strategy
- Military personnel and dependents
- North Korea
- Nuclear weapons
- Russia
- South Korea

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4175

To limit the use of funds to reduce the total number of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are deployed to the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes.
United States and Republic of Korea Alliance Support Act
United States and Republic of Korea Alliance Support Act

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