Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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Enacted
Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act or the BLUE Pacific Act This bill requires and authorizes activities related to U.S. foreign policy in the Pacific Islands, including the Cook Islands, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. The bill requires specified departments and agencies to develop and implement strategies in the region to expand the coverage of the International Law Enforcement Academies program; help build the capacity of local civilian and national security institutions; expand trade capacity and promote regional development; assist in preparing for natural disasters and other emergencies; assist in building public health capacity and improving outcomes, including in response to COVID-19; address climate change, with a focus on improving critical infrastructure and supporting ecosystem conservation efforts; provide expanded media content to the Pacific Islands and partner with journalists; support efforts to reduce gender-based violence and promote gender equality; promote educational and professional development of young adult leaders and professionals; and promote the development of civil society. The bill also requires the Department of State to prioritize efforts to help the Pacific Islands ratify and implement international legal conventions related to transnational crime. The State Department must also coordinate with regional allies and partners in providing assistance to the Pacific Islands. The President may provide assistance to the Pacific Islands to promote quality basic education and to promote the dissemination of free and accurate information.
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.
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.
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BLUE Pacific Act
USA117th CongressHR-2967| House
| Updated: 5/4/2021
Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act or the BLUE Pacific Act This bill requires and authorizes activities related to U.S. foreign policy in the Pacific Islands, including the Cook Islands, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. The bill requires specified departments and agencies to develop and implement strategies in the region to expand the coverage of the International Law Enforcement Academies program; help build the capacity of local civilian and national security institutions; expand trade capacity and promote regional development; assist in preparing for natural disasters and other emergencies; assist in building public health capacity and improving outcomes, including in response to COVID-19; address climate change, with a focus on improving critical infrastructure and supporting ecosystem conservation efforts; provide expanded media content to the Pacific Islands and partner with journalists; support efforts to reduce gender-based violence and promote gender equality; promote educational and professional development of young adult leaders and professionals; and promote the development of civil society. The bill also requires the Department of State to prioritize efforts to help the Pacific Islands ratify and implement international legal conventions related to transnational crime. The State Department must also coordinate with regional allies and partners in providing assistance to the Pacific Islands. The President may provide assistance to the Pacific Islands to promote quality basic education and to promote the dissemination of free and accurate information.
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.
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.
Air qualityAlliancesAsiaAustraliaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoast guardCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEconomic developmentEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEndangered and threatened speciesFamily planning and birth controlFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesHuman rightsHuman traffickingInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationJapanLaw enforcement administration and fundingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarshall IslandsMicronesiaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingMultilateral development programsNational and community serviceNational Guard and reservesNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingNew ZealandNutrition and dietOceaniaOrganized crimePacific OceanPalauPeace CorpsRule of law and government transparencySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSmuggling and traffickingSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusStudent aid and college costsTaiwanTariffsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTrade agreements and negotiationsTransportation safety and securityU.S. and foreign investmentsViolent crimeWater use and supplyWomen in businessWomen's health