US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act

Hozzl · 2026-06-23T02:26:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3429 US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/23/2026, 2:26 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3429

The bill titled "To establish an inter-parliamentary dialogue to facilitate closer cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on shared interests and values," designated as H.R. 3429 in the 119th Congress, introduced on May 15, 2025, aims to create a framework for enhanced cooperation and communication among the legislative bodies of the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea regarding common interests and values.

Congressional Summary of HR 3429

US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act

This bill requires the Department of State to seek to enter negotiations with the governments of Japan and South Korea with the goal of establishing regular trilateral meetings (referred to as the US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue) to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values.

The bill sets forth membership requirements for a group representing the United States in such meetings. The group must be composed of not more than eight Members of Congress appointed by congressional leaders to serve for a term of two years.

The bill also sets forth guidance and requirements for meeting frequency and location, group leadership, gifts and donations, expenditures, and reports.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3429

Bill HR 3429 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 9, 2026. Bill HR 3429 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2025. Bill HR 3429's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 9, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3429

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3429

To establish an inter-parliamentary dialogue to facilitate closer cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on shared interests and values.

Comments

Joel Jernigan

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23 days ago

I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like another way for the government to waste our tax dollars. I'm not sure how this is going to help us regular folks in SD. Who really benefits from this anyway?