S4279-118

Introduced

To require the Department of State and the Department of Defense to engage with the Government of Japan regarding areas of cooperation within the Pillar Two framework of the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced May 8, 2024

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To require the Department of State and the Department of Defense to engage with the Government of Japan regarding areas of cooperation within the Pillar Two framework of the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients. The main policy domain is Foreign Policy, Government Operations, Defense.

Who Benefits and How

foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section id604b38b12eee453baac3db5e52fcb567: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Coordinating AUKUS Engagement with Japan Act of 2024.
  • Section id1b90ba6e380c4b84804f59c6a7d36d7b: 2. Definitions In this Act: The term appropriate congressional committees means— the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the...
  • Section id2ca955cdfa1f47fd8a06e7d3e0b976a5: 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— the United States should continue to strengthen relationships and cooperation with allies in order to...
  • Section id2fe8e142c39048c88d9a401f420f9cca: 4. Engagement with Japan on AUKUS Pillar Two cooperation Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the State AUKUS Coordinator and...
  • Section idad5c38c65630460d9045a58fea747eb0: 5. Assessment of potential for cooperation with Japan on AUKUS Pillar Two Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To require the Department of State and the Department of Defense to engage with the Government of Japan regarding areas of cooperation within the Pillar Two framework of the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Policy, Government Operations, Defense

Primary Purpose

This bill, To require the Department of State and the Department of Defense to engage with the Government of Japan regarding areas of cooperation within the Pillar Two framework of the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients.

Policy Domains

Foreign Policy Government Operations Defense

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 8, 2024

Mr. Romney (for himself, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Risch, and Mr. …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Policy Government Operations Defense
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_defense"
→ Secretary of Defense

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