Bill · H.Res. 1492· House(119-HRES-1492)
Reaffirming the enduring partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and its eighteen members and the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in advancing a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Blue Pacific.
- Introduced
- 8/27/2026
- Last activity
- 8/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ed Case
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution reaffirms the relationship between the United States and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). It expresses the House of Representatives' sense that the U.S. will continue to be an active and reliable partner in the region. The text highlights the importance of the PIF as a premier political and economic organization. It aims to advance regional stability, prosperity, and peace throughout the Blue Pacific. Additionally, it expresses support for high-level engagement, including a United States-Pacific Island Countries Summit.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
The resolution reaffirms the enduring partnership and diplomatic ties between the U.S. and the Pacific Islands Forum.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
It supports high-level engagement, including a dedicated United States-Pacific Island Countries Summit.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The resolution highlights a $20 million pledge to the Pacific Resilience Facility to aid disaster resilience.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Security against Disasters: The United States has pledged $20,000,000 to the Pacific Resilience Facility to protect Blue Pacific communities against disaster resilience risks.
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Regional Cooperation and Stability: By reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the PIF, the resolution seeks to support regional stability, sustainable development, and disaster resilience.
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Economic and Social Growth: The resolution supports a long-term vision for a resilient region where people can lead free, healthy, and productive lives through inclusive economic development and people-centered development.
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Strengthened Diplomatic Ties: The support for a high-level United States-Pacific Island Countries Summit aims to advance shared priorities such as economic development and maritime security.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+7Improves Diplomatic Engagement+6Increases Foreign Aid+5Improves International Trade+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5Improves Environmental Protections+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- 8/27/2026
- Submitted in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E812-813)
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii