HR. 562In Committee
BLUE Pacific Act
Strengthens long-term U.S. engagement with Pacific Island countries through public health, education, security, trade, disaster resilience, telecommunications, and diplomatic measures
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Strengthens long-term U.S. engagement with Pacific Island countries through public health, education, security, trade, disaster resilience, telecommunications, and diplomatic measures
Key points
- Require development support access
- Authorize Pacific Islands programs
- Direct investment incentive agreements
- Expand Commerce presence
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-20 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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