S. 1334

Referred to Committee

MARITIME Act of 2023

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

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

4/27/2023 • Senate

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 Senate • 4/27/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: International Affairs

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