Strengthening the Quad Act

This bill would direct the Department of State to seek the establishment of a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to enhance cooperation through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or "the Quad." It proposes requiring the State Department to submit a strategy to Congress for strengthening engagement on shared interests such as technology cooperation, energy innovation, and supply chain resilience. Additionally, the strategy would identify necessary resources, new authorities, and legislative actions needed to address barriers to expanding the partnership's initiatives.

This bill primarily affects the Department of State, which is tasked with establishing a working group and developing a strategy for engagement with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. The governments of Japan, Australia, and India are identified as the primary international partners for this cooperation. Additionally, the bill impacts Congress by requiring reports on resource needs and legislative authorities to support initiatives related to economic growth, technology, and energy innovation.

• Establishment of a Quad working group. The Department of State is directed to seek the creation of a formal working group with Japan, Australia, and India to enhance cooperation on shared interests and values.
• Congressional reporting on Quad engagement strategy. The State Department must submit a strategy to Congress for strengthening engagement with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, including summaries of past and current initiatives.
• Evaluation of Quad cooperation initiatives. The required strategy must detail efforts regarding inclusive economic growth, technology cooperation, energy innovation, and the development of resilient supply chains.
• Recommendations for legislative and resource support. The bill requires recommendations on addressing barriers to cooperation, identifying new authorities to bolster U.S. leadership, and determining additional resources needed for successful initiatives.

The bill seeks to formalize and expand the activities of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad), an existing coalition between the United States, Japan, Australia, and India. It requires a strategy that evaluates past and current Quad initiatives to determine where new authorities or resources are needed to strengthen U.S. participation in the partnership.

The bill aims to formalize and strengthen the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) by establishing a working group between the United States, Japan, Australia, and India. It seeks to bolster cooperation on shared interests, including economic growth, technology, energy innovation, and supply chain resilience, while requiring a comprehensive strategy to enhance U.S. leadership within the coalition.