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2021-05-04
Natural Resources Committee
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2
House floor actions
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IntroReferral
H11100
2021-05-04
Ways and Means Committee
hswm00
2
House floor actions
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H11100
2021-05-04
Foreign Affairs Committee
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House floor actions
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2021-05-04
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Library of Congress
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2021-05-04
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2021-05-04T14:06:50Z
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2021-05-04T14:06:45Z
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2021-05-04T14:06:40Z
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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2021-05-04
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2021-05-04
CA
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2021-05-04
CA
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7
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2021-05-07
FL
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2021-05-07
PA
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2021-05-07
OH
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Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]
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2021-05-07
AS
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Don
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2021-05-11
NE
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D
2021-05-12
NV
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2021-05-12
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2021-05-17
CA
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2021-05-17
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11
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2021-06-11
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2021-08-31
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2022-02-01
MI
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2022-02-02
VA
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.
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2021-05-04
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International Affairs
2022-09-08
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Related bill
BLUE Pacific Act
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C001055
1
Ed
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
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2021-05-04
Introduced in House
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2021-09-24T17:24:07Z
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2021-05-04T04:00:00Z
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2023-01-11T13:49:00Z
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2022-09-08
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Related bill
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2021-05-04
Natural Resources Committee
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2021-05-04
Ways and Means Committee
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2021-05-04
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MI
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VA
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2021-05-04
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act or the BLUE Pacific Act</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p>The bill requires specified departments and agencies to develop and implement strategies in the region to</p> <ul> <li>expand the coverage of the International Law Enforcement Academies program;</li> <li>help build the capacity of local civilian and national security institutions;</li> <li>expand trade capacity and promote regional development;</li> <li>assist in preparing for natural disasters and other emergencies;</li> <li>assist in building public health capacity and improving outcomes, including in response to COVID-19;</li> <li>address climate change, with a focus on improving critical infrastructure and supporting ecosystem conservation efforts;</li> <li>provide expanded media content to the Pacific Islands and partner with journalists;</li> <li>support efforts to reduce gender-based violence and promote gender equality; </li> <li>promote educational and professional development of young adult leaders and professionals; and</li> <li>promote the development of civil society.</li> </ul> <p>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. </p> <p>The President may provide assistance to the Pacific Islands to promote quality basic education and to promote the dissemination of free and accurate information.</p>
2021-09-24T17:24:07Z
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BLUE Pacific Act
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Introduced in House
To establish a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in House
BLUE Pacific Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
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Introduced in House
Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act
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2021-05-04
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.