Contact Congress about H.R. 562: BLUE Pacific Act Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act

The bill would make the U.S. build a long-term plan for Pacific Island partnerships. It would fund work on security, climate, trade, health, education, media, and internet access from 2026 through 2033.

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BLUE Pacific Act Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, 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.

Latest action on H.R. 562: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Pacific Island countries and the people who live there. It could shape support for public services, jobs, schools, health care, internet access, disaster response, coastal protection, and security. It also affects U.S. agencies, Pacific regional groups, and companies that may work on trade, infrastructure, finance, or technology in the region.

Why this matters: Pacific Island countries face major risks from climate change, disasters, limited resources, and long distances between communities. This bill would make U.S. engagement more planned and steady instead of relying on one-off efforts. It could also shape how the U.S. responds to security, trade, and influence from other major powers in the Pacific. The real impact would depend on future funding, local support, and how well programs match Pacific priorities.

Key provisions in H.R. 562

• The President must create a Strategy for Pacific Islands Partnership by January 1, 2027. The President must update it every four years, with goals, ways to measure progress, threat reviews, and infrastructure plans.
• Many U.S. agencies must work together on the plan. These include the State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development, Defense Department, Homeland Security, Commerce, Treasury, the U.S. Trade Representative, and others.
• The U.S. could hire more American and local staff to work on Pacific Island issues. The bill also creates a senior State Department official to manage the Compacts of Free Association, which are U.S. agreements with some Pacific Island nations.
• The Ambassador’s Self-Help Small Grants Program would continue. It would receive $650,000 a year from fiscal years 2026 through 2033.
• The bill creates or expands programs for health, schools, youth exchanges, media freedom, and job training. This includes $10 million a year for the Pacific Islands TRADES Program and $4 million a year for the Indo-Pacific Media Advancement Program from fiscal years 2026 through 2033.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 562

What is H.R. 562?

The bill would make the U.S. build a long-term plan for Pacific Island partnerships. It would fund work on security, climate, trade, health, education, media, and internet access from 2026 through 2033.

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