H.R.5375 — Strengthening the Quad Act
House Roll Call
H.R.5375
| Bill | H.R.5375 — Strengthening the Quad Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 379 / Nay 39 / Present 0 / Not Voting 13 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 173 | 37 | 0 | 9 |
| D | 206 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 5375 - Strengthening the Quad Act
The “Strengthening the Quad Act” (HR 5375) aims to enhance the strategic partnership among the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) nations: the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. The bill seeks to bolster cooperation in areas such as security, economic resilience, and regional stability, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
Key Provisions:
Strategic Cooperation: The bill mandates the establishment of a framework for enhanced military and defense collaboration among Quad nations, focusing on joint exercises, intelligence sharing, and capacity building.
Economic Resilience: It promotes initiatives to strengthen supply chain security, particularly for critical technologies and essential goods, reducing dependency on non-allied nations.
Regional Stability: The legislation calls for increased diplomatic engagement and support for regional partners to counterbalance authoritarian influences in the Indo-Pacific.
Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes appropriations for defense and diplomatic initiatives relevant to Quad cooperation, although specific funding levels are not detailed. It empowers the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to implement programs aimed at enhancing Quad collaboration.
Agencies Affected: The primary agencies involved include the Department of State and the Department of Defense, which will oversee the implementation of the bill’s provisions.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The bill primarily benefits U.S. allies in the Quad, enhancing their security and economic stability. It also indirectly benefits U.S. defense contractors and technology firms involved in joint initiatives.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 5375 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent hearings or actions remains to be determined.
In summary, HR 5375 aims to fortify the Quad alliance through enhanced military, economic, and diplomatic cooperation, addressing contemporary challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
Yea (379)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (39)
D
Dan Bishop
B
Bob Good
M
Matthew Rosendale
Not Voting (13)
M
Michael Burgess
A
A. Ferguson
M
Mike Gallagher
P
Patrick McHenry
D
Dean Phillips
N
Nydia Velázquez
