This bill, the "US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act," emphasizes strengthening trilateral cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) for regional security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. It aims to establish a US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to deepen engagement on shared interests and values. The dialogue will comprise up to 8 Members of Congress, meet annually with representatives from Japan, the ROK, and potentially other countries, and publish an annual report. It also outlines the appointment process, terms, and financial aspects of the United States Group within this dialogue.
US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act
This bill requires the Department of State to seek to enter negotiations with the governments of Japan and South Korea with the goal of establishing regular trilateral meetings (referred to as the US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue) to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values.
The bill sets forth membership requirements for a group representing the United States in such meetings. The group must be composed of not more than eight Members of Congress appointed by congressional leaders to serve for a term of two years.
The bill also sets forth guidance and requirements for meeting frequency and location, group leadership, gifts and donations, expenditures, and reports.