Expressing support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, its member states, and the United States-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC, and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner to ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1106

Bill 117 HRES 1106, titled "Expressing support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, its member states, and the United States-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC, and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner to ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to show support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member states. The resolution also highlights the importance of the United States' partnership with ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific region.

The resolution emphasizes the significance of the United States-ASEAN Special Summit held in Washington, DC, and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner to ASEAN. It recognizes the importance of ASEAN as a regional organization that promotes peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeast Asia.

The resolution also acknowledges the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific region and the role that ASEAN plays in promoting security and economic cooperation in the region. It underscores the United States' commitment to working with ASEAN to address shared challenges and advance mutual interests in the Indo-Pacific. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 1106 aims to express support for ASEAN and its member states, reaffirm the United States' commitment to being a strong partner in the Indo-Pacific, and highlight the importance of cooperation between the United States and ASEAN in promoting peace and prosperity in the region.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1106

This resolution expresses support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and welcomes official representatives from the governments of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to attend the first U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC.

The resolution supports the comprehensive strengthening of the U.S.-ASEAN Strategic Partnership in line with the ASEAN Community Pillars, with the aim of upgrading U.S.-ASEAN dialogue relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

The resolution also supports efforts to enhance integration and unity within ASEAN, and build new partnerships between ASEAN and other partners of the United States in the region, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, the European Union, Taiwan, and India.

Finally, the resolution urges ASEAN to build capacity for the promotion and protection of human rights by ASEAN member states and the implementation of related priorities, programs, and activities.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1106

Bill HRES 1106 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2022. Bill HRES 1106 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2022. Bill HRES 1106's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1106

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1106

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Arms control and nonproliferation

- Asia

- Australia

- Brunei

- Burma

- Cambodia

- China

- Conflicts and wars

- Detention of persons

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

- Economic development

- Europe

- European Union

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Free trade and trade barriers

- Human rights

- Human trafficking

- India

- Indonesia

- International law and treaties

- International organizations and cooperation

- Japan

- Laos

- Malaysia

- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

- Marine and inland water transportation

- Military facilities and property

- Military operations and strategy

- Navigation, waterways, harbors

- North Korea

- Nuclear weapons

- Oceania

- Pacific Ocean

- Philippines

- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

- Rule of law and government transparency

- Russia

- Singapore

- Smuggling and trafficking

- South Korea

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

- Taiwan

- Thailand

- Ukraine

- United Nations

- Urban and suburban affairs and development

- Vietnam

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1106

Expressing support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, its member states, and the United States-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC, and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner to ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific.