Bill · S. 1740· Senate(119-S-1740)
Pacific Partnership Act
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Pacific Partnership Act aims to strengthen United States engagement with the Pacific Islands region. The bill directs the President to develop a comprehensive "Strategy for Pacific Partnership" by early 2026. This strategy must outline goals for diplomatic, defense, and economic engagement while assessing various regional threats. The legislation also allows for the extension of diplomatic immunities to the Pacific Islands Forum. Additionally, it encourages coordination with regional allies and updates specific federal reports to include discussions on transnational crime in the area.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill directs the President to develop a strategy to strengthen engagement and coordination with regional allies and multilateral institutions like the Pacific Islands Forum.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill promotes the stewardship of natural resources and strengthening resilience to natural disasters.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill mandates updated federal reporting on transnational crime and regional strategies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Regional Stability and Security: The bill seeks to promote peace, security, and prosperity while respecting the sovereignty of all nations (Section 2).
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Support for Disaster Resilience and Environment: The strategy aims to support regional efforts to strengthen resilience to natural disasters and promote the stewardship of natural resources (Section 2).
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Protection of Economic Opportunities: The act aims to preserve the Pacific Ocean as a corridor for international maritime economic opportunities and growth (Section 2).
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Preservation of Culture and Human Rights: The bill's policy goals include promoting internationally recognized human rights and the preservation of the region's cultural heritages (Section 2).
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Improved Coordination of Assistance: By coordinating with allies and partners, the bill seeks to ensure that assistance programs are complementary and do not exceed the absorptive capacity of the Pacific Islands (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Addressing Threats from Non-U.S. Presence: The strategy includes assessing threats caused by non-United States military presence and activity (Section 3).
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Addressing Economic Risks: The bill identifies economic coercion and corruption as potential threats that must be addressed within the regional strategy (Section 3).
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+5Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 5/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa