U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act This bill requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a qualified individual to serve as Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum. (The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional political and economic policy organization with 18 member nations.) The Special Envoy may not concurrently serve as a U.S. ambassador to an individual country. The Special Envoy shall represent the United States in its role as a dialogue partner to the Pacific Islands Forum.
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U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act
USA118th CongressS-1220| Senate
| Updated: 4/19/2023
U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act This bill requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a qualified individual to serve as Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum. (The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional political and economic policy organization with 18 member nations.) The Special Envoy may not concurrently serve as a U.S. ambassador to an individual country. The Special Envoy shall represent the United States in its role as a dialogue partner to the Pacific Islands Forum.