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S1579Reported by Committee

PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-01
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

James E. Risch
James E. Risch
Republican · ID · Senator
Votes with party: 33.5% (322 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/R000584

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (4)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)Original· 2025-05-01
  • Joni Ernst (R-IA)Original· 2025-05-01
  • Pete Ricketts (R-NE)Original· 2025-05-01
  • Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)Original· 2025-05-01

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.

2025-06-18

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize the federal government to strengthen diplomatic and scientific partnerships with Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN), the European research organization CERN, and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). The legislation aims to increase cooperation on research, technology, and regional security issues while expanding America's engagement in these important global regions. The bill affects U.S. foreign policy priorities and could lead to increased funding for joint research projects and diplomatic initiatives with these international partners.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

International Affairs
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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