This House resolution reaffirms the long-standing partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the United States. It describes the PIF as the region's main political and economic organization for Pacific Island countries and lists the Forum's members. The resolution says the United States is a PIF Dialogue Partner, notes U.S. ties to the Pacific (including American Samoa and Guam as Associate Members), and mentions about 1,700,000 U.S. residents of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent. It recalls Pacific regional priorities such as the Biketawa and Boe Declarations and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
The resolution expresses support for U.S. engagement that respects Pacific priorities and sovereignty, encourages a high-level United States–Pacific Island Countries Summit, supports Pacific-led implementation of the 2050 Strategy (including disaster resilience, ocean stewardship, inclusive economic development, regional security, technology and connectivity), and reaffirms that the United States will remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific. The text notes a prior U.S. pledge of $20,000,000 to help capitalize the Pacific Resilience Facility.
This resolution states the House's view and asks for deeper U.S. engagement with Pacific Island countries. It encourages planning a high-level summit and continued cooperation on shared priorities like maritime security, disaster preparedness, and ocean stewardship. The resolution itself expresses positions and encouragement; it does not by itself create laws or programs.
The resolution text notes a U.S. pledge of $20,000,000 to help capitalize the Pacific Resilience Facility. No publicly available information on other new or specific expenses resulting from this resolution.
Supporters want to reaffirm and strengthen U.S. ties with the Pacific Islands Forum and its members. They back a coordinated, Pacific-led approach to the 2050 Strategy and call for high-level engagement to advance maritime security, economic development, disaster resilience, and people-centered development. The resolution emphasizes respect for Pacific priorities and national sovereignty and affirms continued U.S. partnership.
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