House Bill 2973
118th Congress(2023-2024)
MARITIME Act of 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 27, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2973
Congress
118
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023 or the MARITIME Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to develop an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability for the Middle East to protect against specified maritime threats in the region.
DOD must also submit to Congress (1) a strategy for achieving this capability in cooperation with regional partners and allies; and (2) a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a fund to support this effort, including an assessment of contributions that could be made by allies and partner countries.
April 27, 2023
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10/19/2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
10/19/2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
04/27/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
04/27/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 29, 2024 5:45:50 AM