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Quad Engagement and Cooperation Act

Roll Call Number: 132 | Session Number: 1

The Strengthening the Quad Act aims to enhance cooperation between the United States, Australia, India, and Japan (the Quad) by requiring a comprehensive strategy to bolster engagement and address regional challenges. It mandates the development of a strategy within 180 days, focusing on demonstrating democratic leadership, summarizing Quad initiatives, identifying barriers to cooperation, and providing recommendations for Congress. The act also seeks to establish a Quad Inter-Parliamentary Working Group to facilitate closer collaboration on shared interests and values. A United States Group, composed of Members of Congress, will represent the U.S. in this working group, ensuring regular meetings, congressional updates, and annual reporting. The legislation emphasizes strengthening ties with key allies in the Indo-Pacific region.1