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HB6181: U.S.-ASEAN Center Act

: Joaquin Castro (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 2, 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 authorize the Secretary of State to support the establishment of an ASEAN Center in the United States, and for other purposes.

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This bill authorizes the Secretary of State to provide support for creating an ASEAN Center in the United States. ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a regional organization of ten countries. The center would serve as a hub for promoting relationships between the US and Southeast Asian countries. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a for review.

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