Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience Authorization Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to establish a ‘Partnership’ to strengthen cooperation between the U.S. and allied defense industrial bases in the Indo-Pacific region. The Partnership aims to bolster resilience, expand capabilities, and mitigate vulnerabilities across participating countries through initiatives like research and development, supply chain improvements, and co-production efforts. It also mandates regular reporting to Congress on the Partnership’s progress and objectives.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘Partnership’ for defense industrial cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
- Sets objectives including enhancing supply chain security and resilience, and mitigating industrial base vulnerabilities.
- Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into agreements with partner countries.
- Requires the designation of a senior official to lead the Partnership.
- Mandates annual reporting to Congress on the Partnership’s status and progress.
- Specifies areas of focus, such as research and development, co-production, and information sharing.
- Includes Australia, Japan, South Korea, India, the Philippines, and New Zealand as potential initial partner countries.
- Sets a termination date for the authorization of the Partnership.
Who is affected
- Department of Defense
- Allied and partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region
- U.S. defense industry
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