HB4485: Rings of Fire Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To develop a strategy for deploying ground-based theater-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Rings of Fire Act of 2023 directs the U.S. military to create a plan for placing ground-based missiles with medium-range capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, which includes countries and waters in and around Asia. Theater-range missiles are weapons that can strike targets hundreds of miles away. The bill was introduced by three House members and focuses on armed forces strategy. It remains in the early stage after introduction, with no action yet.
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HB4485: Rings of Fire Act of 2023