US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act
119-HR-3429119th CongressIntroduced May 15, 2025International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6](D-CA-6)20 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Subjects
Advisory bodiesAsiaCongressional oversightInternational organizations and cooperationJapanMembers of CongressSouth Korea
Actions (12)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 9, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3945-3946)
Jun 8, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3945-3946)
Jun 8, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3429.
Jun 8, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3945-3947)
Jun 8, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 8, 2026House floor actions
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 3.
Jul 22, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 15, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025Library of Congress