This bill directs the U.S. State Department to help establish national security councils in three Pacific island nations: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. These councils would serve as coordinating bodies to improve security cooperation with the United States and handle matters like maritime security, emergency response, law enforcement, and combating illegal fishing. The legislation requires the State Department to ensure that equipment and systems used by these councils meet security standards to prevent cyberattacks and espionage, and should be compatible with U.S. systems where possible. The bill mandates that the Secretary of State submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment and annually for two years thereafter, detailing progress on establishing these councils, their staffing levels, their operational capabilities, and any foreign interference attempts. No specific funding amount is authorized in the legislation, leaving budget details to the appropriations process.
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