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HB6597: Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization Act

: Michael Lawler (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Dec 5, 2023
International affairs
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To establish a Task Force on the Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create a Task Force on the Indo-Pacific Treaty Organization to study and recommend policies related to the Indo-Pacific region. The Task Force would examine the organization's role in international affairs and strategy in Asia and the Pacific. The bill affects U.S. foreign policy planning in that region. It is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for consideration.

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