Ami Bera (D-CA)
Recognizing that for 55 years, the Republic of Fiji has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.
A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- 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 celebrates 55 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Fiji. It recognizes Fiji's role as a security partner and its participation in various multinational missions and training exercises. The resolution highlights various cooperative agreements regarding maritime security, resource management, and emergency supplies. It also notes the economic and people-to-people ties existing between the two nations. Finally, the House expresses its intent to continue acting as a strong and active partner in the Pacific region.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution celebrates 55 years of diplomatic relations and reaffirms the United States' role as a strong partner in the Pacific.
- Scored +5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The resolution affirms continued United States assistance and support through compact development funding and IMET programs.
- Scored +4
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The resolution highlights the strong trade relationship where the United States is Fiji's largest export market.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Security and Stability: The resolution notes that the United States and Fiji collaborate on missions like Pacific Partnership 2025 to enhance disaster response capabilities and increase regional security.
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Economic and Development Opportunities: The text mentions a Compact Development Funding Agreement designed to bring tangible benefits to both the United States and Fiji.
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Resource Management: The resolution supports cooperation in areas such as sustainable fisheries management and marine resource conservation.
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Emergency Preparedness: Through the 2024 Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement, the two nations can efficiently transfer fuel, medical supplies, and use maintenance facilities during emergencies.
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Educational and Professional Growth: Fiji participates in the International Military Education and Training (IMET) program, which sends members of its military forces to professional education courses in the United States.
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Community and Cultural Ties: The resolution highlights various people-to-people exchanges, such as the sister city relationship between Des Plaines, Illinois, and Nailuva, Fiji.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly 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 resolution celebrates 55 years of diplomatic relations and reaffirms the United States' role as a strong partner in the Pacific. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The resolution affirms continued United States assistance and support through compact development funding and IMET programs. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The resolution highlights the strong trade relationship where the United States is Fiji's largest export market. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution notes military-to-military training and peacekeeping contributions which support global security stability.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The acquisition and cross-servicing agreement and Pacific Partnership mission enhance disaster response capabilities. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution supports cooperation in sustainable fisheries management and marine resource conservation. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The text highlights a commitment to joint port infrastructure investment in Fiji.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The compact development funding agreement and port infrastructure investment are intended to bring tangible economic benefits.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The compact development funding agreement aims to bring tangible benefits and economic development to the region.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution notes the significant number of United States citizens who trace their roots to Fiji.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The IMET program provides professional military education courses for Fijian personnel in the United States.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution commends Fiji's return to democratic governance and successful elections.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The cross-servicing agreement facilitates the efficient transfer of medical supplies during emergencies.
- 10/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada