Bill · H.R. 1385· House(119-HR-1385)
Strengthening Cooperation and Security in the Middle East Act
- Introduced
- 2/14/2025
- Last activity
- 2/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Carol Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Strengthening Cooperation and Security in the Middle East Act. It requires the Secretary of State, working with the Secretary of Defense, to create a strategy to increase membership in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement. Within 180 days of the bill being enacted, a report must be submitted to appropriate congressional committees that includes this strategy and an analysis of the agreement's benefits. Following that, a specific engagement strategy to get more allied countries to join must be submitted within another 180 days. Finally, a briefing on the implementation plan must be provided to the committees within 60 days of developing that strategy.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
The bill directs the development of a strategy to increase membership in a security and prosperity agreement to build stronger regional alliances.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The bill requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to engage allied countries to join the CSIPA agreement.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
The bill seeks to expand cooperation in the field of commerce through the CSIPA framework.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(2)(A)(i) outlines that the report will analyze the strategic benefits of the agreement, including improving joint military readiness in the Middle East, enhancing shared economic interests, collaborating on advanced technology and science, and building stronger regional alliances to improve stability and counter mutual threats. This could be viewed as positive because it aims to foster stability and economic and technological cooperation.
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Section 2(a)(2)(A)(ii) highlights the role of the agreement in supporting rapid and effective responses following Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea. This might be considered positive as it seeks to protect shipping and maritime trade from attacks.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+7Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Trade+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York