Asia – CONGRESS MACHINE

SRES 383: A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.

Sponsors

Cosponsors

Introduced on
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Subjects
Alliances, Asia, Commemorative events and holidays, Conflicts and wars, International law and treaties, Japan, Military history, U.S. history, Veterans' organizations and recognition, World history

HR 4779: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for national security, the Department of State, and related programs.

The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for

Administration of Foreign Affairs,
International Organizations, and
International Commissions.

The bill provides appropriations for related programs, including

International Broadcasting Operations and Capital Improvements,
the Asia Foundation,
the U.S. Institute of Peace,
the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund,
the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program,
the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program,
the East-West Center, and
the National Endowment for Democracy.

The bill provides appropriations for other commissions, including

the Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad,
the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom,
the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe,
the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China, and
the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

The bill provides appropriations to

the House Democracy Partnership,
the President for Administration of Assistance,
the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance, and
International Financial Institutions for Multilateral Assistance.

The bill provides appropriations for bilateral economic assistance, including programs and activities conducted by

the President;
Independent Agencies, including the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation; and
the Department of the Treasury.

The bill provides appropriations for export and investment assistance to

the Export-Import Bank of the United States,
the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, and
the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

The bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sponsors

Mario Diaz-Balart (R) FL

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Friday, July 25th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Afghanistan, Africa, African Development Foundation, Alliances, Appropriations, Arab-Israeli relations, Area studies and international education, Arms control and nonproliferation, Asia, Aviation and airports, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Burma, Canada, Caribbean area, Central America, Child health, China, Collective security

S 2354: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the science agencies, and several related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for

the International Trade Administration,
the Bureau of Industry and Security,
the Economic Development Administration,
the Minority Business Development Agency,
Economic and Statistical Analysis,
the Bureau of the Census,
the National Telecommunications and Information Administration,
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,
the National Institute of Standards and Technology,
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and
Departmental Management.

The bill provides appropriations to DOJ for

Justice Operations, Management, and Accountability;
the Executive Office for Immigration Review;
the Office of Inspector General;
the U.S. Parole Commission;
Legal Activities;
the U.S. Marshals Service;
the National Security Division;
Interagency Law Enforcement;
the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
the Drug Enforcement Administration;
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and
the Federal Prison System.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOJ for state and local law enforcement activities, including

the Office on Violence Against Women,
the Office of Justice Programs, and
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

The bill provides appropriations for science agencies, including

the Office of Science and Technology Policy,
the National Space Council,
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and
the National Science Foundation.

The bill provides appropriations to related agencies, including

the Commission on Civil Rights,
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
the U.S. International Trade Commission,
the Legal Services Corporation,
the Marine Mammal Commission,
the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and
the State Justice Institute.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sponsors

Jerry Moran (R) KS

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Subjects
Alaska, Appropriations, Asia, Assault and harassment offenses, Aviation and airports, Building construction, Business investment and capital, Buy American requirements, California, Census and government statistics, China, Commission on Civil Rights, Community life and organization, Competition and antitrust, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Crime prevention, Crime victims

S 2342: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Sponsors

Tom Cotton (R) AR

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Africa, Alliances, Asia, Aviation and airports, Brazil, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Caribbean area, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Chemical and biological weapons, China, Civil actions and liability, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Collective security, Computer security and identity theft

HR 4423: No New Burma Funds Act

Sponsors

Nikema Williams (D) GA

Cosponsors

Young Kim (R) CA

Introduced on
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Subjects
Asia, Burma, Foreign aid and international relief, Multilateral development programs, Sanctions

S 2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;
authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;
requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies;
requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards;
extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; and
repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD.

For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see

Sponsors

Roger Wicker (R) MS

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Subjects
Academic performance and assessments, Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Adoption and foster care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Africa, Air quality, Alabama, Alaska, Alliances, Appropriations, Arab-Israeli relations, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control and nonproliferation, Asia, Assault and harassment offenses

HR 4360: Frank Wolf Space Security Act

Sponsors

Daniel Webster (R) FL

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, July 10th, 2025

Subjects
Asia, China, Foreign and international corporations, Space flight and exploration, Spacecraft and satellites, Trade secrets and economic espionage

HR 4335: Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act

Sponsors

Michael Lawler (R) NY

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, July 10th, 2025

Subjects
Africa, Arab-Israeli relations, Asia, China, Conflicts and wars, Congressional oversight, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Europe, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Military assistance, sales, and agreements, Military operations and strategy, Performance measurement, Russia, Terrorism

HR 4249: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives and joint items such as

the Joint Economic Committee,
the Joint Committee on Taxation,
the Office of the Attending Physician, and
the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services.

In addition, the bill provides FY2026 appropriations for

the Capitol Police;
the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights;
the Congressional Budget Office;
the Architect of the Capitol;
the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office;
the Government Publishing Office;
the Government Accountability Office;
Congressional Office for International Leadership Fund; and
the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development.

(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the Senate are not included in the House bill.)

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this bill.

HR 4121: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to USDA for agricultural programs, including

the Office of the Secretary,
Executive Operations,
the Economic Research Service,
the National Agricultural Statistics Service,
the Agricultural Research Service,
the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
the Agricultural Marketing Service, and
the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The bill also provides appropriations to USDA for farm production and conservation programs, including

the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center,
the Farm Service Agency,
the Risk Management Agency, and
the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund.

For USDA rural development programs, the bill includes appropriations for

Salaries and Expenses,
the Rural Housing Service,
the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and
the Rural Utilities Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service for

Child Nutrition Programs;
the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);
the Commodity Assistance Program; and
Nutrition Programs Administration.

The bill provides appropriations to the Foreign Agricultural Service for (1) Food for Peace Title II Grants, and (2) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants.

The bill also provides appropriations for

the Food and Drug Administration,
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and
the Farm Credit Administration.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sponsors

Andy Harris (R) MD

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

Subjects
Adult day care, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural insurance, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit, Agricultural research, Agricultural trade, Animal and plant health, Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Appropriations, Asia, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Child care and development, Child health, China, Commodities markets, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Congressional oversight

HR 4140: Burma GAP Act

Sponsors

Gregory Meeks (D) NY

Cosponsors

Michael McCaul (R) TX, Ami Bera (D) CA, Bill Huizenga (R) MI

Introduced on
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

Subjects
Asia, Bangladesh, Burma, Congressional oversight, Department of State, Federal officials, Foreign aid and international relief, Government information and archives, Higher education, Human rights, Internet, web applications, social media, Lawyers and legal services, Licensing and registrations, Racial and ethnic relations, Refugees, asylum, displaced persons, South Asia, War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

SRES 283: A resolution commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as “A Day of Compassion” and expressing support for the human rights and distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity of the Tibetan people.

Sponsors

Jeff Merkley (D) OR

Cosponsors

Todd Young (R) IN, Jeanne Shaheen (D) NH, John Curtis (R) UT, Jacky Rosen (D) NV, Pete Ricketts (R) NE, Mike Crapo (R) ID, Dan Sullivan (R) AK

Introduced on
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

Subjects
Asia, China, Commemorative events and holidays, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Human rights, Religion, Tibet

HR 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.

(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.)

Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for

Military Personnel;
Operation and Maintenance;
Procurement;
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and
Revolving and Management Funds.

The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including

the Defense Health Program,
Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction,
Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and
the Office of the Inspector General.

In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sponsors

Ken Calvert (R) CA

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Monday, June 16th, 2025

Subjects
Africa, American Samoa, Appropriations, Asia, Aviation and airports, Budget process, Buy American requirements, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Chemical and biological weapons, China, Collective security, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Defense spending, Department of Defense, Disability assistance, District of Columbia, Drug trafficking and controlled substances, Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

HRES 515: Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as “A Day of Compassion”, and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people.

Sponsors

Michael McCaul (R) TX

Cosponsors

James McGovern (D) MA, Joe Wilson (R) SC, Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) IL, Michael Lawler (R) NY, Janice Schakowsky (D) IL, Young Kim (R) CA, Jamie Raskin (D) MD

Introduced on
Friday, June 13th, 2025

Subjects
Asia, China, Commemorative events and holidays, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Human rights, Religion, Tibet

S 2067: Rescissions Act of 2025

Rescissions Act of 2025

This bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent and related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures included in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress using specified procedures, and the rescissions must be enacted into law to take effect.

Specifically, the bill rescinds funds that were provided to the State Department or the President for

Contributions to International Organizations;
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities;
Global Health Programs;
Migration and Refugee Assistance;
the Complex Crises Fund;
the Democracy Fund;
the Economic Support Fund;
Contributions to the Clean Technology Fund;
International Organization and Programs;
Development Assistance;
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia;
International Disaster Assistance; and
Transition Initiatives.

The bill also rescinds funds that were provided for

USAID Operating Expenses,
the Inter-American Foundation,
the U.S. African Development Foundation,
the U.S. Institute of Peace, and
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Sponsors

Eric Schmitt (R) MO

Cosponsors

Rand Paul (R) KY, Marsha Blackburn (R) TN, Cynthia Lummis (R) WY

Introduced on
Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Adult education and literacy, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Africa, African Development Foundation, Agricultural education, Agricultural research, Area studies and international education, Asia, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Caribbean area, Child health, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Coal, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Credit and credit markets, Department of State, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Disaster relief and insurance

HR 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes appropriations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves, and modifies the defense acquisition system to expedite delivery of capabilities to the Armed Forces.

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the acquisition or modification of various military items (e.g., aircraft) and sets policy for certain procurement programs;
authorizes research, development, test, and evaluation and sets policy for such activities;
sets active component and reserve component end-strength levels;
sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
sets policy regarding acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and small businesses;
sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel;
sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber activities, cyber workforce and training, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence matters; and
authorizes the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, defense environmental cleanup, nuclear energy, and other defense activities.

For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see

Sponsors

Mike Rogers (R) AL

Cosponsors

Adam Smith (D) WA

Introduced on
Monday, June 9th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Alabama, Alaska, Alliances, Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Appropriations, Arab-Israeli relations, Architecture, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Art, artists, authorship, Asia, Assault and harassment offenses, Atmospheric science and weather, Australia, Aviation and airports, Computers and information technology, Department of Defense, Employment and training programs, Executive agency funding and structure, Government studies and investigations, Industrial policy and productivity, Licensing and registrations, Manufacturing, Military education and training, Military procurement, research, weapons development, Public contracts and procurement, Technology assessment, Technology transfer and commercialization

HR 4: Rescissions Act of 2025

Rescissions Act of 2025

This bill rescinds $9.4 billion in unobligated funds that were provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent and related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures included in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress using specified procedures, and the rescissions must be enacted into law to take effect.

Specifically, the bill rescinds funds that were provided to the State Department or the President for