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HB6182: Southeast Asia Partnership Expansion 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 extend and modify a pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in Southeast Asia.

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This bill extends and modifies a pilot program that helps the U.S. military work with Southeast Asian countries on cybersecurity and cyber defense. The program allows the U.S. to share cyber expertise and coordinate with military partners in that region. Cybersecurity means protecting computer systems and networks from attacks. The bill is currently in the introductory stage after being introduced by Representatives Joaquin Castro and Darrell Issa.

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