A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative Act," requires Homeland Security Investigations to create the Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative. The initiative is intended to strengthen United States strategic partnerships and combat transnational criminal organizations in the Pacific region. It involves collaboration between various Homeland Security Investigations offices, including those in Honolulu and Guam. The program focuses on law enforcement collaboration, capacity building, and countering malign influence. Additionally, the initiative aims to position the United States as a preferred partner through sustained support. The act also establishes a reporting requirement to Congress and authorizes specific annual appropriations.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill is designed to strengthen United States strategic partnerships through regular law enforcement visits and joint operations.
- Scored +5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill provides sustained support, resources, and expertise to Pacific Island countries to address shared challenges.
- Scored +4
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill enhances law enforcement collaboration and joint operations to combat transnational criminal organizations in the Pacific region.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthened Security Partnerships: The initiative seeks to strengthen partnerships with Pacific Island countries through regular law enforcement visits and joint operations (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Increased Capacity to Fight Crime: The bill aims to help Pacific Island countries combat transnational criminal organizations by providing training, technical assistance, and resource sharing (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Improved Regional Access: The initiative supports the forward deployment of personnel to a regional hub to allow for rapid and frequent engagement with Pacific Island countries (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Countering Malign Influence: The program works to address transnational criminal threats and promote shared values like the rule of law, transparency, and good governance (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Regional Stability and Economic Growth: The initiative aims to promote stability and economic development by fostering resilient communities through the development of infrastructure, technology, and other resources (Section 2(b)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill is designed to strengthen United States strategic partnerships through regular law enforcement visits and joint operations. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill provides sustained support, resources, and expertise to Pacific Island countries to address shared challenges. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The initiative supports the development of technology to support regional security and economic resilience.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill supports economic development which can benefit local community stability. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill's focus on infrastructure and economic resilience supports the development of Pacific Island communities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances law enforcement collaboration and joint operations to combat transnational criminal organizations in the Pacific region.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill seeks to promote regional stability and economic development through the development of infrastructure and technology.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The initiative aims to promote shared values such as transparency and good governance in the Pacific region.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill includes the development of technology as a means to promote regional stability and economic development.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa