H.R. 406 · 118th Congress · International Affairs
Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act
What it does
This bill establishes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shall be covered by the International Organizations Immunities Act, which provides immunities and privileges to certain international organizations, such as immunity from certain lawsuits and exemption from property taxes.
(ASEAN is Southeast Asia's primary multilateral organization. It has 10 member nations, including Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam.)
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Mar 23, 2023 (Passed House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2023 House roll 147 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassPARTNER with ASEAN Act | D 204–0 · R 184–33 |
Passed 388–33 |
Latest action
Mar 27, 2023 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.