US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/3429
Last Updated: December 2, 2025

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Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

ID: B001287

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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 3.

July 22, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act (HR 3429) claims to establish an inter-parliamentary dialogue to facilitate closer cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea on shared interests and values. How quaint. In reality, this bill is a thinly veiled attempt to justify increased military spending, strengthen alliances against China, and provide a platform for politicians to grandstand about "shared values" while ignoring the actual issues.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill establishes a US-Japan-ROK Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue, which will be comprised of 8 Members of Congress. Because what we really need is more bureaucratic red tape and opportunities for politicians to take junkets to Japan and South Korea under the guise of "diplomacy." The dialogue will supposedly focus on issues like maritime security cooperation, countering foreign information manipulation, and promoting democratic institutions. Yeah, right.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are involved in this farce:

* Politicians looking for photo ops and a chance to pretend they're doing something meaningful * Lobbyists from the defense industry, who will undoubtedly benefit from increased military spending * Japan and South Korea, who will likely use this dialogue as an opportunity to push their own agendas and interests

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic case of "legislative placebo effect." It's designed to make voters feel like something is being done about the complex issues in the Indo-Pacific region, while actually accomplishing nothing. The real impact will be:

* Increased military spending and a further escalation of tensions with China * More opportunities for politicians to engage in empty rhetoric and grandstanding * A continued lack of meaningful action on actual issues affecting the region, such as trade, human rights, and environmental concerns

In short, this bill is a masterclass in legislative obfuscation. It's a perfect example of how politicians can create the illusion of progress while actually perpetuating the status quo. Bravo, Congress. You've managed to create another meaningless piece of legislation that will only serve to further erode trust in government.

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Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$81,700
12 donors
PACs
$500
Organizations
$2,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$79,200
1
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2 transactions
$500
1
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$2,000

No committee contributions found

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DOERR, JOHN L. III
6 transactions
$33,000
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DOERR, ANN HOWLAND
2 transactions
$6,600
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SCHLEIN, LINDA
2 transactions
$6,600
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PARKER, ALEXANDRA
2 transactions
$6,600
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PARKER, SEAN
2 transactions
$6,600
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DAWSON, JOHN
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$6,600
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1 transaction
$3,300
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1 transaction
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SANDBERG, SHERYL
1 transaction
$3,300
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BEEUWKES, REINIER III
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$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

ID: W000795

Top Contributors

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MAGELLAN HOUSING
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Organization COLUMBUS, OH
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CATAWBA INDIAN NATION
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LEHMAN, WILLIAM JR.
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LEHMAN, WILLIAM JR.
Individual MIAMI, FL
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SANDBERG, SHERYL
NOT EMPLOYED PHILANTHROPIST
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$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
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ARISON, MADELEINE
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Individual BAL HARBOUR, FL
$3,300
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ARISON, MICKY
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual BAL HARBOUR, FL
$3,300
Mar 6, 2023
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LEHMAN, WILLIAM JR.
LEHMAN DEALERSHIP ENTERPRISES PRESIDENT
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$3,300
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10
MOISE, RUDOLPH
SELF-EMPLOYED PHYSICIAN
Individual DAVIE, FL
$3,300
Jul 18, 2024

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

ID: C001078

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FOR SENATE, MARSDEN
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THE FAIRFAX GROUP PRESIDENT
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TRONE, DAVID
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PUNARO, ARNOLD
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PUNARO, JULIA
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PUNARO, JULIA
RETIRED NONE
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$3,300
Jul 25, 2023
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RABAUT, TOM W
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Sep 27, 2023

Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

ID: K000376

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Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

ID: C001091

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CASTRO, JOHN ANTHONY
CCM MANSFIELD, TX
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$3,300
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RAMIREZ, DANIEL N.
MONTY & RAMIREZ ATTORNEY
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NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
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PARKER, ALEXANDRA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
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PARKER, SEAN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Mar 22, 2024
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PARKER, SEAN
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Mar 22, 2024

Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]

ID: S001172

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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
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Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

ID: M001137

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Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

ID: G000599

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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

ID: C001055

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Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]

ID: K000404

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Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

ID: M001219

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