Ed Case (D-HI)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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
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
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution reaffirms the enduring partnership and diplomatic ties between the U.S. and the Pacific Islands Forum.
- Scored +6
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
It supports high-level engagement, including a dedicated United States-Pacific Island Countries Summit.
- Scored +5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — 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? — It supports high-level engagement, including a dedicated United States-Pacific Island Countries Summit. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The resolution highlights a $20 million pledge to the Pacific Resilience Facility to aid disaster resilience. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The text mentions advancing economic prosperity through trade in the Pacific region.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The resolution supports disaster resilience and provides $20,000,000 for the Pacific Resilience Facility. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution emphasizes ocean stewardship and disaster resilience within the Blue Pacific.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill notes shared interests with people of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution supports economic development and sustainable growth within the Blue Pacific region.
- 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