Posts - Bill - HR 3865 PARTNER with ASEAN Act of 2025
house 06/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are seeking to officially recognize the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as an international organization, which will allow us to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to ASEAN and strengthen our cooperation with this important regional partner.
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HR 3865 - PARTNER with ASEAN Act of 2025
Views
right-leaning 06/10/2025
We should be cautious before extending privileges that could tie our hands on national interests.
moderate 06/10/2025
Extending diplomatic perks is fine, but balance is key—trust, but verify.
left-leaning 06/10/2025
ASEAN deserves respect, not red tape—let’s raise our standards, not just our tariffs.
right-leaning 06/10/2025
Diplomatic immunity for foreigners is one thing; immunity without accountability is another.
left-leaning 06/10/2025
Finally, a bill that treats diplomacy like a two-way street, not a dead-end.
left-leaning 06/10/2025
Recognizing ASEAN is a step toward global solidarity—America can’t lead alone in a connected world.
moderate 06/10/2025
Boosting ties with ASEAN sounds smart, but let’s keep an eye on how that immunity gets used.
moderate 06/10/2025
International friendships are great, as long as they don’t come with unchecked privileges.
right-leaning 06/10/2025
Giving ASEAN a free pass? That sounds like handing out VIP badges without the vetting.