Strengthening the Quad Act

The Strengthening the Quad Act directs the U.S. State Department to create a strategy within 180 days for deepening cooperation with the Quad (U.S., Australia, India, and Japan), covering democratic leadership, current initiatives (like infrastructure, climate, and supply chains), and barriers to collaboration. It also establishes a formal Quad Inter-Parliamentary Working Group, requiring the U.S. to form a congressional delegation of up to 24 members (split evenly between House and Senate, with committee representation) to meet annually with Quad counterparts. The strategy must include specific recommendations for Congress to address obstacles and secure new resources for Quad initiatives. This bill directly affects U.S. foreign policy coordination with Quad nations and congressional committees overseeing foreign affairs.