H.R. 3429

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To establish an inter-parliamentary dialogue to facilitate closer cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on shared interests and values.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 15, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Bera · Committee: Committee on Foreign Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 3429
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Sense of Congress
  • SEC. 3. Establishment of US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act.

SEC. 2. Sense of Congress

• It is the sense of Congress that—
  • the United States should continue to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (in this Act referred to as the ) to enhance and implement a shared vision to meet regional challenges and to promote a free, open, inclusive, resilient, and healthy Indo-Pacific region; ROK
  • the historic Camp David summit on August 18, 2023, marked a new era of trilateral partnership between the United States, Japan, and the ROK, reaffirming their commitment to align collective efforts for regional security and prosperity;
  • the Spirit of Camp David, as outlined in the joint statement, should guide future trilateral cooperation, emphasizing shared values, strategic alignment, and commitment to regional peace and stability;
  • the United States, Japan, and the ROK should enhance Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation to promote stability and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region;
  • the United States, Japan, and the ROK should collaborate on countering foreign information manipulation and interference to protect democratic institutions and promote accurate information sharing;
  • President Biden’s decision to elevate the US-Japan-ROK trilateral partnership to the leaders level was critical to bolstering cooperation, and all three countries should work to ensure that the Trilateral Leaders’ Summit continues to take place regularly;
  • the ambitious framework for ongoing cooperation laid out by the three leaders at the historic Camp David summit on August 18, 2023, should continue and be strengthened; and
  • the formation of a regular US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue will—
    • sustain and deepen engagement between senior officials of the three countries on a full spectrum of issues; and
    • be modeled on the successful and long-standing bilateral inter-parliamentary groups between the United States and other allied nations.

SEC. 3. Establishment of US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue

• (a) In general
  • Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with Congress, shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Governments of Japan and the ROK with the goal of reaching a written agreement to establish a US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values.
• (b) United States Group
  • (1) In general
    • At such time as the governments of the United States, Japan, and ROK enter into a written agreement described in subsection (a) to establish a US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue, there shall be established a United States Group, which shall represent the United States at the US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue.
  • (2) Membership
    • (A) In general
      • The United States Group shall be comprised of not more than 8 Members of Congress.
    • (B) Appointment
      • Of the Members of Congress appointed to the United States Group under subparagraph (A)—
        • (i) two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, from among Members of the House, not fewer than one of whom shall be a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs;
        • (ii) two shall be appointed by the House Minority Leader, from among Members of the House, not fewer than one of whom shall be a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs;
        • (iii) two shall be appointed by the Senate Majority Leader, from among Members of the Senate, not fewer than one of whom shall be a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations; and
        • (iv) two shall be appointed by the Senate Minority Leader, from among Members of the Senate, not fewer than one of whom shall be a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    • (C) Term
      • Appointments to the United States Group shall be for the duration of two years.
  • (3) Meetings
    • (A) In general
      • The United States Group shall seek to meet not less frequently than annually with representatives and appropriate staff of the legislatures of Japan and the ROK, and representatives and appropriate staff of any other country invited by mutual agreement of the three countries.
    • (B) Limitation
      • A meeting described in subparagraph (A) may be held—
        • (i) in the United States;
        • (ii) in another country during periods when Congress is not in session; or
        • (iii) virtually.
  • (4) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
    • (A) Rotation
      • The positions of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the United States Group shall alternate between the House and Senate delegations every two years, coinciding with each new Congress.