Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), joined with the majority of his House colleagues on February 16, 2024, in voting to pass H.R. 5375, the Strengthening the Quad Act, legislation which will reinforce the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) and establish an Interparliamentary Working Group among the four nations. The Quad, consisting of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia, was created to boost the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region and increase cooperation between the four allies on how best to address joint challenges within the region.
“As we work to address the economic and security challenges posed by the Chinese Communist Party, it is imperative that we strengthen collaboration and coordination with our democratic partners in the Indo-Pacific Region,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “I was proud to vote for the Strengthening the Quad Act to continue that mission and enhance political and security relations with regional leaders, including India, as we work together to preserve our shared security and stability across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. I am grateful to Ranking Member Meeks for guiding this critical bill to passage in the House.”
In 2021, Quad leaders, including President Biden and Prime Minister Modi, pledged greater support to overcoming shared challenges faced by the four countries. The passage of the Strengthening the Quad Act follows through on the U.S.’s commitment to its allies by enhancing dialogue and creating a greater comprehensive strategy to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
