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H.R. 2973

Reported by Committee

MARITIME Act of 2023

Introduced 4/27/2023•118th Congress•House

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.

10/19/2023 • House

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.

Introduced in House • 4/27/2023

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Topics & Subjects

AlliancesArab-Israeli relationsCollective securityCongressional oversightCrime preventionDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIranIsraelMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNavigation, waterways, harborsPerformance measurementTerrorism

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (26)

Party Breakdown

10
Democrats
16
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]

Republican • WA-5

Sponsored 4/27/2023

Cosponsors (25)

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Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

D-MD-6

Joined 4/27/2023

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Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

R-MO-2

Joined 4/27/2023

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Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

R-NE-2

Joined 4/27/2023

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Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

D-CA-19

Joined 4/27/2023

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Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]

D-NH-1

Joined 5/9/2023

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 27, 2023

Committee Review

October 19, 2023

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House4/27/2023

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReported by Committee
Cosponsors25