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US HJRes96

US HJRes96
Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023


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Introduced
11/02/2023
In Committee
11/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

JOINT RESOLUTION To approve the 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact, and related agreements, between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, the 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact, and certain related agreements between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the 2023 U.S.- Palau Compact Review Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Palau, to appropriate funds to carry out the agreements, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution, titled the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023, approves and authorizes funding for agreements that amend and update the existing Compacts of Free Association between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau. These agreements, signed in 2023, address various aspects of the U.S. relationship with these "Freely Associated States," including financial procedures, trust funds, and federal programs and services. The resolution also establishes oversight mechanisms, clarifies responsibilities for various U.S. government agencies involved in implementing these agreements, and expands certain programs and services for citizens of these nations, such as healthcare for veterans and educational grants. Importantly, it ensures that any future amendments or changes to these Compacts or related agreements will require Congressional approval before taking effect.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (43)

Bruce Westerman (R)* Colin Allred (D),  Andy Barr (R),  Ami Bera (D),  Stephanie Bice (R),  Tim Burchett (R),  Ed Case (D),  Juan Ciscomani (R),  Anthony D'Esposito (R),  Teresa Fernandez (D),  Brian Fitzpatrick (R),  Chuck Fleischmann (R),  Raúl Grijalva (D),  Harriet Hageman (R),  Ashley Hinson (R),  Dave Joyce (R),  Jen Kiggans (R),  Young Kim (R),  Doug Lamborn (R),  Rick Larsen (D),  Susie Lee (D),  Ted Lieu (D),  Michael McCaul (R),  Richard McCormick (R),  Gregory Meeks (D),  Blake Moore (R),  Seth Moulton (D),  Dan Newhouse (R),  Katie Porter (D),  Amata Radewagen (R),  Guy Reschenthaler (R),  Kilili Sablan (D),  Brad Sherman (D),  Melanie Stansbury (D),  Dina Titus (D),  Jill Tokuda (D),  Marc Veasey (D),  Nydia Velázquez (D),  Michael Waltz (R),  Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),  Brad Wenstrup (R),  Rob Wittman (R),  Steve Womack (R), 

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 775. (on 12/19/2024)

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