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Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023
1/7/2025, 5:06 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 96
Bill 118 hjres 96, also known as the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the existing Compact of Free Association agreements between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
The Compact of Free Association agreements are international treaties that govern the relationships between the United States and these Pacific Island nations. The agreements provide for financial assistance, defense cooperation, and other forms of support in exchange for certain rights and privileges for the United States in the region.
The Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023 seeks to update and modernize these agreements to better reflect the current geopolitical and economic realities in the Pacific region. The bill includes provisions for increased financial assistance to the three nations, as well as measures to strengthen defense cooperation and promote economic development. Overall, the goal of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023 is to ensure that the United States continues to have strong and mutually beneficial relationships with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has received bipartisan support.
The Compact of Free Association agreements are international treaties that govern the relationships between the United States and these Pacific Island nations. The agreements provide for financial assistance, defense cooperation, and other forms of support in exchange for certain rights and privileges for the United States in the region.
The Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023 seeks to update and modernize these agreements to better reflect the current geopolitical and economic realities in the Pacific region. The bill includes provisions for increased financial assistance to the three nations, as well as measures to strengthen defense cooperation and promote economic development. Overall, the goal of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023 is to ensure that the United States continues to have strong and mutually beneficial relationships with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has received bipartisan support.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 96
Bill HJRES 96 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2023. Bill HJRES 96 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 2, 2023. Bill HJRES 96's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 775. as of December 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 96
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
126Democrat Cosponsors
57Republican Cosponsors
69Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 96
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 96
Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023
Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023
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.
Comments
Addilyn Herring
487
11 months ago
This bill hurts my state.
Ember Simmons
483
11 months ago
I'm not a fan of this bill. It seems like it could cause some issues down the road.
Maddison Burnett
433
11 months ago
I'm thrilled about the potential impact of this bill. It benefits citizens of the United States.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 96
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