To require the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to develop a strategy to increase membership in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Miller of West Virginia (for herself and Mr. Panetta) …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to create a comprehensive strategy for expanding the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA), a Middle Eastern security partnership signed in 2023. The strategy must analyze how CSIPA strengthens military cooperation, boosts economic ties, and counters threats from Iran and other adversaries in the region.
Who Benefits and How
Defense contractors and military equipment manufacturers benefit as expanded CSIPA membership will likely lead to increased arms sales and military cooperation agreements with new partner nations. Technology companies also stand to gain through new opportunities for "advanced technological and scientific collaboration" outlined in the bill. The U.S. Navy'''s Fifth Fleet stationed in Bahrain benefits from a stronger regional support structure and enhanced operational capabilities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The State Department and Defense Department face the primary burden, required to produce multiple detailed reports and strategies on tight deadlines (180 days for the initial report, then another 180 days for the follow-up strategy, plus a 60-day briefing). Congressional committees must review and respond to these reports, adding to their workload. U.S. taxpayers may ultimately bear costs associated with implementing any CSIPA expansion strategy, though no specific appropriations are included in this bill.
Key Provisions
- Mandates a comprehensive analysis of CSIPA'''s strategic benefits including joint military readiness, economic cooperation, and countering threats from Iran and Houthi forces
- Requires examination of how the U.S. Navy'''s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain can leverage CSIPA for regional security
- Directs development of a strategy to recruit new member nations from both inside and outside the Middle East
- Sets strict timelines: initial report within 180 days, follow-up strategy 180 days after that, implementation briefing 60 days later
- Allows classified annexes while requiring unclassified main reports to ensure some public transparency
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to increase membership in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA) among Middle Eastern allies.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Strengthen U.S. military and diplomatic presence in Middle East through expanded multilateral security framework, leverage existing CSIPA agreement to build broader regional coalition against Iran and other adversaries"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Defense contractors (increased military cooperation and equipment sales)
- U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (enhanced regional support structure)
- Middle Eastern allied governments (security cooperation and economic ties)
- Technology and scientific research firms (collaboration provisions)
Likely Burden Bearers
- U.S. State Department (must produce multiple reports and strategies within 180 days)
- U.S. Defense Department (must collaborate on analysis and strategy)
- Congressional committees (must review and respond to reports and briefings)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary_of_state"
- → Secretary of State
- "the_secretary_of_defense"
- → Secretary of Defense
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate
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