HR-2973 : Still Just a Bill

Maritime Architecture and Response to International Terrorism In the Middle East Act of 2023 or the MARITIME Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to develop an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability for the Middle East to protect against specified maritime threats in the region.

DOD must also submit to Congress (1) a strategy for achieving this capability in cooperation with regional partners and allies; and (2) a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a fund to support this effort, including an assessment of contributions that could be made by allies and partner countries.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-10-19CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.House committee actions
2023-10-19CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2023-04-27IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2023-04-27IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2023-04-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress