Bill · H.R. 6619· House(119-HR-6619)
PROSPER in the Pacific Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Ed Case
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The PROSPER in the Pacific Act seeks to authorize preferential treatment for certain imports from specific Pacific Islands countries. The President is tasked with determining country eligibility based on specific trade requirements and standards regarding worker rights, human rights, and environmental laws. The bill also encourages the negotiation of free trade agreements to increase trade and private sector investment. Additionally, it mandates a trade facilitation and capacity building program to assist these nations with exporting and documentation. The President must provide regular reports to Congress regarding trade policy and the implementation of this Act. All duty-free treatment provided under this legislation is scheduled to end after December 31, 2036.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill aims to strengthen economic ties and diplomatic cooperation with Pacific Island nations to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill seeks to create sustainable job opportunities through preferential trade and increased private sector investment.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
The act aims to promote inclusive economic development and increase trade through preferential treatment and free trade agreements.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Development and Jobs: Strengthening economic ties through a preferential trade program is intended to promote inclusive economic development, create sustainable job opportunities, and improve standards of living in the Pacific Islands (Section 2).
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Regional Stability and Safety: A U.S.-led preferential trade program is intended to make Americans safer, stronger, and more prosperous by advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific (Section 2).
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Support for Exporters: The creation of a trade facilitation and capacity building program aims to help governments support successful exporters and increase awareness among potential exporters regarding opportunities abroad and how to manage trade documentation (Section 6).
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Financial and Digital Infrastructure: The program seeks to provide export finance training for financial institutions and assist governments in making trade regulations and documentation available on the internet (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict Eligibility Requirements: To receive preferential treatment, countries must meet specific standards regarding the rule of law, political pluralism, and the fight against corruption and bribery (Section 3).
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Disqualification for Rights or Environmental Violations: Countries may be denied preferential treatment if they fail to effectively afford internationally recognized worker rights, engage in gross human rights violations, or fail to enforce environmental laws and obligations (Section 3).
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Termination of Benefits: Any duty-free treatment provided through this act will cease to be in effect after December 31, 2036 (Section 8).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Small Business Support+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa