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Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 406

Bill 118 hr 406, also known as the Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act, aims to strengthen the United States' relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The bill recognizes the importance of ASEAN as a strategic partner in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a Special Envoy for ASEAN Affairs within the Department of State. This envoy would be responsible for coordinating US policy towards ASEAN and promoting dialogue and cooperation between the two entities.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased engagement with ASEAN member states on a range of issues, including trade, security, and human rights. It also emphasizes the importance of supporting ASEAN's efforts to promote regional integration and economic development. Overall, the Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act seeks to enhance the United States' partnership with ASEAN and strengthen cooperation on shared priorities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Congressional Summary of HR 406

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act or the PARTNER with ASEAN Act

This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.

(ASEAN is Southeast Asia's primary multilateral organization. It has 10 member nations, including Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 406

Bill HR 406 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 27, 2023. Bill HR 406 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2023.  Bill HR 406's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 406

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
48
Democrat Cosponsors
34
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 406

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- ASEAN countries
- Asia
- Brunei
- Burma
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Property tax
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 406

Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act
Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act
Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act
To provide for the treatment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as an international organization for purposes of the International Organizations Immunities Act, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 406

Joaquin Castro
Joaquin Castro
TexasDemocrat
Jennifer Wexton
Jennifer Wexton
VirginiaDemocrat
Jill N. Tokuda
Jill N. Tokuda
HawaiiDemocrat
Claudia Tenney
Claudia Tenney
New YorkRepublican
Dina Titus
Dina Titus
NevadaDemocrat
Mikie Sherrill
Mikie Sherrill
New JerseyDemocrat

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