Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization Act
This bill directs the President to establish a task force within 180 days to study whether a new collective security agreement with Indo-Pacific allies could deter aggression by China and North Korea. The task force, led by the Secretary of State and including Defense, Treasury, and intelligence officials, will analyze regional security threats and assess the feasibility of such an agreement. It must submit a report within one year to congressional committees, outlining findings and recommendations on potential terms for a security pact. The bill does not create a treaty but initiates a formal study process involving specific U.S. agencies and designated allies like Japan, South Korea, and Australia.
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Introduced Dec 5, 2023
Last action Dec 5, 2023
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Dec 5, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 5, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
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Michael Lawler
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