Congress: 118 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Rosen, Jacky (D-Nevada)
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.
The bill requires the Department of Defense to develop a maritime surveillance and interdiction system for the Middle East to counter specified maritime threats, working with regional partners. DOD must submit a strategy to Congress on how to build this capability and a study on whether to create a fund to finance it, including which allied countries might contribute.
This establishes a framework for expanded U.S. military coordination and presence in Middle Eastern waters, potentially including Israeli participation in joint maritime operations. The bill could affect the regional balance and U.S. military commitments in waters near Israel and Iranian territory.