Bill > HR2967

This bill, the Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act or the BLUE Pacific Act, establishes a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands. Key provisions of the bill include: - Expanding U.S. diplomatic, economic, and development engagement and presence in the Pacific Islands, including establishing new missions, expanding participation in regional forums, and elevating U.S. representation. - Developing a strategy to provide security assistance and build the capacity of local civilian and national security institutions in the Pacific Islands to address maritime security, transnational crime, and humanitarian challenges. - Initiatives to promote trade and investment, build emergency preparedness, improve public health, and support education and climate resilient development in the Pacific Islands. - Programs to support press freedom, gender equality, and civil society engagement and development in the region. - Coordination with U.S. allies and partners like Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Taiwan to advance shared goals in the Pacific Islands. The bill seeks to deepen U.S. engagement and support the Pacific Islands' development, security, and democratic governance, in line with U.S. strategic interests in the region.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2967/all-info