Bill · S. 1579· Senate(119-S-1579)
PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act
- Introduced
- 5/1/2025
- Last activity
- 6/18/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
- Sponsored by
- James Risch
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "PARTNER with ASEAN, CERN, and PIF Act." It allows the President to extend the provisions of the International Organizations Immunities Act to three specific groups. These groups are the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). The extensions would happen under terms and conditions determined by the President.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
Extending immunities to ASEAN, CERN, and PIF enhances diplomatic relations and cooperation with these international bodies.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The bill facilitates better diplomatic engagement by providing official recognition and legal protections to key international organizations.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill grants the President authority to determine the terms and conditions for extending immunities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- International Relations: By recognizing ASEAN, CERN, and PIF under the International Organizations Immunities Act, the bill aims to "Enhance Relations" with these organizations (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not list specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 8/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.
- 6/5/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 5/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska