H.R. 1263 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Strengthening the Quad Act
H.R. 1263 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 12, 2025, sponsored by Gregory W. Meeks with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Groups that lobbied
- 3
What it does
Strengthening the Quad Act This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 19, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (May 20, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 19, 2025 · Passed334–51
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Strengthening the Quad ActHouse · May 19, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
3 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Association Of People Supporting Employment First (Apse)
- Council Of State Administrators Of Vocational Rehabilitation (Csavr)
- National Organization On Disabilities
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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