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US S4811

US S4811
BLUE Pacific Act Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act


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Introduced
09/08/2022
In Committee
09/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a comprehensive, long-term United States strat- egy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the BLUE Pacific Act (Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act), aims to establish a comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands. The key provisions of the bill include: strengthening diplomatic and development presence in the Pacific Islands, providing security assistance and capacity building, promoting trade and economic development, improving emergency preparedness and public health, expanding education initiatives, supporting climate-resilient infrastructure, and advancing shared values such as press freedom, gender equality, and civil society engagement. The bill also calls for renewing the Compacts of Free Association with the Freely Associated States and coordinating with U.S. allies and regional partners to advance common goals in the Pacific Islands.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 09/08/2022)

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