HR 562 · 119th Congress · International Affairs

BLUE Pacific Act

Introduced 2025-01-20· Sponsored by Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2025-01-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act or the BLUE Pacific Act This bill requires or authorizes activities to strengthen U.S. relations with Pacific Islands countries, which include the Cook Islands, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. The bill authorizes various activities in the Pacific Islands, including to assist in improving public health outcomes and build public health capacity; assist in promoting the dissemination of free and accurate information; promote educational and professional development for young adult leaders and professionals; provide assistance to promote sustainable and quality basic education; assist with workforce development; build the capacity of local civilian and national security institutions; expand trade and promote regional development; enhance preparedness for and resilience to natural disasters and other emergencies; support sustainable fisheries policies and marine biodiversity conservation; support expanded access to broadband and telecommunications infrastructure; and support cybersecurity, including by assisting with development and implementation of incident response plans. The bill also requires (1) the D…

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Cosponsors (14)

10 Democrats4 Republicans