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BLUE Pacific Act

USA116th CongressHR-7797| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2020
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (10)
Don Young (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act or BLUE Pacific Act This bill requires the establishment or expansion of various diplomacy and aid programs related to the Pacific Islands, which include the Cook Islands, Fiji, Palau, and Vanuatu. Provisions relating to security and law enforcement in the Pacific Islands include those requiring (1) the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to expand cross-border maritime law enforcement operations; (2) the State Department to expand International Law Enforcement Academies coverage (the academies provide training to law enforcement agencies in other countries); and (3) the State Department to implement a strategy to combat transnational crime, such as cybercrime and sex trafficking. The bill also requires the implementation of development-related initiatives in the Pacific Islands, such as by requiring (1) the U.S. Trade Representative to implement a strategy to expand and diversify trade; (2) the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement a plan to increase the region's trade capacity; and (3) the USAID to implement programs to improve public health, education outcomes, and climate resilience. The bill also requires the development and implementation of programs related to press freedom in the Pacific Islands, such as a State Department strategy to strengthen the press and promote press freedom and a U.S. Agency for Global Media strategy to provide expanded media content.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, 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.
Jul 30, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3988-3989)
  • July 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, 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.


  • July 30, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3988-3989)

International Affairs

Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAustraliaCardiovascular and respiratory healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCultural exchanges and relationsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsFijiFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesFree trade and trade barriersGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHuman rightsHuman traffickingHunting and fishingInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationKiribatiLaw enforcement administration and fundingMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMarshall IslandsMicronesiaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingMultilateral development programsNational and community serviceNatural disastersNauruNews media and reportingNew ZealandOceaniaPacific OceanPalauPapua New GuineaRule of law and government transparencySamoaSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSolomon IslandsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTongaTrade agreements and negotiationsTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityTuvaluU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)U.S. and foreign investmentsVanuatuWater resources fundingWomen in businessWorld health

BLUE Pacific Act

USA116th CongressHR-7797| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2020
Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act or BLUE Pacific Act This bill requires the establishment or expansion of various diplomacy and aid programs related to the Pacific Islands, which include the Cook Islands, Fiji, Palau, and Vanuatu. Provisions relating to security and law enforcement in the Pacific Islands include those requiring (1) the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to expand cross-border maritime law enforcement operations; (2) the State Department to expand International Law Enforcement Academies coverage (the academies provide training to law enforcement agencies in other countries); and (3) the State Department to implement a strategy to combat transnational crime, such as cybercrime and sex trafficking. The bill also requires the implementation of development-related initiatives in the Pacific Islands, such as by requiring (1) the U.S. Trade Representative to implement a strategy to expand and diversify trade; (2) the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement a plan to increase the region's trade capacity; and (3) the USAID to implement programs to improve public health, education outcomes, and climate resilience. The bill also requires the development and implementation of programs related to press freedom in the Pacific Islands, such as a State Department strategy to strengthen the press and promote press freedom and a U.S. Agency for Global Media strategy to provide expanded media content.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, 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.
Jul 30, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3988-3989)
  • July 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, 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.


  • July 30, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3988-3989)
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (10)
Don Young (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Natural Resources Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAustraliaCardiovascular and respiratory healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCultural exchanges and relationsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsFijiFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesFree trade and trade barriersGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHuman rightsHuman traffickingHunting and fishingInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationKiribatiLaw enforcement administration and fundingMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMarshall IslandsMicronesiaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingMultilateral development programsNational and community serviceNatural disastersNauruNews media and reportingNew ZealandOceaniaPacific OceanPalauPapua New GuineaRule of law and government transparencySamoaSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSolomon IslandsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTongaTrade agreements and negotiationsTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityTuvaluU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)U.S. and foreign investmentsVanuatuWater resources fundingWomen in businessWorld health