Pacific Partnership Act

Hozzl · 2024-09-13T23:38:13Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7159 Pacific Partnership Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/13/2024, 11:38 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7159

Pacific Partnership Act

This bill establishes requirements related to U.S. engagement with the Pacific Islands region. Specifically, the bill

requires the President to periodically develop and submit to Congress a Strategy for Pacific Partnership, including overarching goals for U.S. engagement in the Pacific Islands region;
extends certain diplomatic immunities to the Pacific Islands Forum;
requires the President to report to Congress on the implementation of the Strategy for Pacific Partnership; and
expresses that the President should consult and coordinate with allies and partners in the Pacific Islands region with respect to programs that provide assistance to the region.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7159

Bill HR 7159 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2024. Bill HR 7159 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2024. Bill HR 7159's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of September 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7159

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7159

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

AustraliaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentJapanMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMicronesiaNatural disastersNew ZealandPacific OceanPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTaiwan

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7159

Pacific Partnership ActPacific Partnership ActPacific Partnership ActPacific Partnership ActTo bolster United States engagement with the Pacific Islands region, and for other purposes.

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