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H.R. 1263119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Strengthening the Quad Act

Introduced: Feb 12, 2025
Latest action: May 20, 2025

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Recorded Actions
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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. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.) The bill also requires the State Department to report to Congress a strategy for bolstering engagement and cooperation with the Quad. The strategy shall summarize current and past Quad initiatives, including those to promote broad-based and inclusive economic growth, technology cooperation, energy innovation, and resilient supply chains. The strategy shall also recommend (1) how Congress can help address certain barriers to implementing and expanding Quad cooperation, (2) new authorities needed to strengthen U.S. leadership in and contributions to Quad initiatives, and (3) additional resources needed to expand successful initiatives.

Primary Sponsors

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Recorded Actions

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May 20, 2025

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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8000May 19, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 51 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2119-2120)

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H37300May 19, 2025

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 51 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2119-2120)

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H30300May 19, 2025

Mr. Huizenga moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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H38310May 19, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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H8D000May 19, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1263.

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H30000May 19, 2025

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2119-2121)

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H30000May 19, 2025

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2135-2136)

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H37220May 19, 2025

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

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H11100Feb 12, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Intro-HFeb 12, 2025

Introduced in House

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Lobbying Activity

Federal lobbying disclosures that explicitly identify H.R. 1263. These records show reported lobbying involving the legislation; they do not establish that every member of Congress, sponsor, or voter was personally contacted.

ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT FIRST (APSE)

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 16, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: S.533 Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act H.R. 1263 Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act S.4942/H.R. 9029 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: S.4942 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.9029 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

Reported filing-period amount: $9,900

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT FIRST (APSE)

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 16, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: S.533 Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act H.R. 1263 Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act S.4942/H.R. 9029 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: S.4942 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.9029 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

Reported filing-period amount: $9,900

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT FIRST (APSE)

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
Jan 20, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: S.533 Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act H.R. 1263 Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: S.4942 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.9029 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA) Education, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS) Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

Reported filing-period amount: $9,900

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

COUNCIL OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (CSAVR)

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Oct 19, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Education: S.533/H.R. 1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act S. 4942/H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 FY26 Appropriations Bills

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE White House Office

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

COUNCIL OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (CSAVR)

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 20, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Education: S.533/H.R. 1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act S. 4942/H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 FY26 Appropriations Bills

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

COUNCIL OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (CSAVR)

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 21, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Education: S.533/H.R. 1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act S. 4942/H.R. 9029, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 FY26 Appropriations Bills

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITIES

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 16, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Health Issues: Issues regarding labor and healthcare S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act National Defense Authorization Act Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues regarding labor and healthcare S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act National Defense Authorization Act

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

View official LDA filing ↗

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITIES

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 16, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues regarding labor and healthcare S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act National Defense Authorization Act

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

View official LDA filing ↗

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITIES

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
Jan 20, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues regarding labor and healthcare S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act National Defense Authorization Act

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

View official LDA filing ↗

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITIES

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Oct 19, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues regarding labor and healthcare S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

View official LDA filing ↗

ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT FIRST (APSE)

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)
Oct 19, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Health Issues: Legislative and regulatory issues regarding labor and health care disability policy S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act S.4942/H.R.9029, Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT FIRST (APSE)

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 20, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Health Issues: Legislative and regulatory issues regarding labor and health care disability policy S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act S.4942/H.R.9029, Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITIES

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Jul 20, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues regarding labor and healthcare S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

View official LDA filing ↗

ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT FIRST (APSE)

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 21, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Health Issues: Legislative and regulatory issues regarding labor and health care disability policy S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act S.4942/H.R.9029, Labor, HHS, Education FY2026 appropriations Related Agencies Appropriations Act

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

Reported filing-period amount: $10,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

View official LDA filing ↗

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITIES

Registrant: RIDGE POLICY GROUP

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Apr 21, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues regarding labor and healthcare S.533/H.R.1263, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

Government entities reported: Education, Dept of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Dept of (DOL) Office of Management & Budget (OMB) SENATE Social Security Administration (SSA)

View official LDA filing ↗
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