It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
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Why This Matters
This bill allows the U.S. government to give special legal protections to three important international organizations.
If you work with these international organizations, they could have more legal support in the U.S.
Who this affects
ASEAN members · CERN members · Pacific Islands Forum
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill allows the President to extend legal protections to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
2The bill also permits the President to grant similar protections to the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
3Additionally, the bill enables the President to provide these protections to the Pacific Islands Forum.
4These protections help these organizations operate smoothly in the United States.
5The bill treats these organizations like other international groups the U.S. works with.
