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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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2021-07-27
Health Subcommittee
hsvr03
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committee
2021-05-21
Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
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House committee actions
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2021-05-21
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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House floor actions
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IntroReferral
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2021-05-20
Judiciary Committee
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2
House floor actions
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IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-20
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-20
Armed Services Committee
hsas00
2
House floor actions
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IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-20
Natural Resources Committee
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2
House floor actions
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2021-05-20
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2
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2021-05-20
Foreign Affairs Committee
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2
House floor actions
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2021-11-09T16:13:15Z
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2021-05-20T13:02:25Z
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2021-05-21T20:01:18Z
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2021-05-20T13:02:20Z
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2021-05-21T14:22:27Z
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2021-05-20T13:02:10Z
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2021-05-20T13:02:05Z
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2021-05-20
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>Honoring Our Commitment to Elevate America's Neighbor Islands and Allies Act of 2021 or the Honoring OCEANIA Act</strong></p> <p>This bill requires various actions and programs related to the Oceania region, which includes Fiji, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. </p> <p>The bill requires the Department of State to take actions in the region to </p> <ul> <li>develop a program to strengthen resilience to disasters;</li> <li>develop a program to help countries protect against threats to critical infrastructure;</li> <li>provide grants and assistance to build public health capacity;</li> <li>support efforts to address dangers from unexploded ordnance, submerged maritime vessels, and related hazards;</li> <li>provide financial and technical assistance to governments and organizations to combat corruption; and </li> <li>take steps to ensure U.S. capacity to support residents of Oceania countries who may become permanently displaced by severe weather.</li> </ul> <p>Furthermore, the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security must carry out a program to support regional maritime security partnerships. </p> <p>In addition, the President must impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in corruption in Oceania.</p> <p>The Department of Veterans Affairs must commence a demonstration program to provide medical and extended care services to U.S. veterans residing in the freely associated states (i.e., Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia).</p> <p>The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation must establish a strategy for using market-based private investment to support the development goals of Oceania countries.</p> <p>The bill also requires reports on topics related to Oceania, including (1) a strategy to expand the presence of the Peace Corps, (2) the use of technology to address illegal fishing, and (3) the Department of the Treasury's financial intelligence resources.</p>
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2021-11-09
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
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Committee
2021-07-27
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2021-05-21
Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
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2021-05-21
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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2021-05-20
Homeland Security Committee
hshm00
2
House floor actions
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IntroReferral
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2021-05-20
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
hspw00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-20
Judiciary Committee
hsju00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-20
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-20
Armed Services Committee
hsas00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-20
Natural Resources Committee
hsii00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-20
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-20
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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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2021-05-20
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>Honoring Our Commitment to Elevate America's Neighbor Islands and Allies Act of 2021 or the Honoring OCEANIA Act</strong></p> <p>This bill requires various actions and programs related to the Oceania region, which includes Fiji, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. </p> <p>The bill requires the Department of State to take actions in the region to </p> <ul> <li>develop a program to strengthen resilience to disasters;</li> <li>develop a program to help countries protect against threats to critical infrastructure;</li> <li>provide grants and assistance to build public health capacity;</li> <li>support efforts to address dangers from unexploded ordnance, submerged maritime vessels, and related hazards;</li> <li>provide financial and technical assistance to governments and organizations to combat corruption; and </li> <li>take steps to ensure U.S. capacity to support residents of Oceania countries who may become permanently displaced by severe weather.</li> </ul> <p>Furthermore, the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security must carry out a program to support regional maritime security partnerships. </p> <p>In addition, the President must impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that engage in corruption in Oceania.</p> <p>The Department of Veterans Affairs must commence a demonstration program to provide medical and extended care services to U.S. veterans residing in the freely associated states (i.e., Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia).</p> <p>The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation must establish a strategy for using market-based private investment to support the development goals of Oceania countries.</p> <p>The bill also requires reports on topics related to Oceania, including (1) a strategy to expand the presence of the Peace Corps, (2) the use of technology to address illegal fishing, and (3) the Department of the Treasury's financial intelligence resources.</p>
2022-04-20T16:21:48Z
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