The Quad Economic Security Act directs the U.S. State Department, working with the Commerce Department, to negotiate with Australia, India, and Japan to establish an Economic Security Working Group within the existing Quad partnership. This new working group would coordinate efforts among the four countries to protect critical supply chains, safeguard critical infrastructure, prevent economic coercion, and respond collectively to supply chain disruptions. The working group would conduct practice exercises for potential crises and engage with other Indo-Pacific nations to strengthen regional economic security, particularly regarding port infrastructure and undersea cables. The bill requires the State Department to report to Congress on identified critical supply chains and potential regional partners once negotiations begin, followed by annual progress reports until negotiations conclude. No additional funding is authorized for this legislation, as it will be carried out using existing appropriated funds.
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