The Pacific Partnership Act directs the President to develop a comprehensive strategy for strengthening U.S. engagement with Pacific Island nations by January 1, 2026, and every four years thereafter. The strategy must address U.S. diplomatic, defense, and economic goals in the region while assessing threats like natural disasters, illegal fishing, military activities by non-U.S. powers, and economic coercion. The bill requires the President to consult with federal agencies, Pacific Island governments, regional organizations, allies like Australia and Japan, and U.S. Pacific territories when developing the strategy, and to submit a detailed implementation report within 180 days that includes staffing needs, costs, and any recommended institutional changes. Additionally, the legislation directs the State Department to annually update reports on narcotics, fisheries, and human trafficking to include information about transnational crime in the Pacific Islands region, and extends diplomatic privileges to the Pacific Islands Forum organization. The bill affects U.S. foreign policy toward the Pacific Islands region but does not specify new funding amounts or allocations.
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