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Pacific Partnership Act

USA118th CongressHR-7159| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2024
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (25)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jan 31, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 6, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 6, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4148
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2024
Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5088-5090)
Sep 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7159.
Sep 10, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)
Sep 10, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)
Sep 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • January 31, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 6, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 6, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4148
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2024
    Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 9, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5088-5090)


  • September 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7159.


  • September 10, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)


  • September 10, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)


  • September 10, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 10, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

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  • S 118-4148: Pacific Partnership Act
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Pacific Partnership Act

USA118th CongressHR-7159| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 31, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 6, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 6, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4148
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2024
Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5088-5090)
Sep 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7159.
Sep 10, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)
Sep 10, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)
Sep 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • January 31, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 6, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 6, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4148
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2024
    Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 9, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5088-5090)


  • September 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7159.


  • September 10, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)


  • September 10, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5088-5089)


  • September 10, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 10, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Ed Case

Ed Case

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (25)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-4148: Pacific Partnership Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AustraliaCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentJapanMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMicronesiaNatural disastersNew ZealandPacific OceanPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTaiwan