# 119-hr-562: BLUE Pacific Act 119-hr-562, BLUE Pacific Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-562 - As of: 2026-04-21 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: 119-hr-562 - Congress: 119 - Title: BLUE Pacific Act - Status: introduced - Introduced: 2025-01-20 - Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI) - Cosponsors: 14 - Policy area: International Affairs - Touches household money: yes - Last recorded action: 2026-04-21 ## Summary **Boosts long-term U.S. engagement in the Pacific** by creating a coordinated strategy, staffing, and targeted programs to deepen diplomatic, economic, security, and people-to-people ties with Pacific Island nations. The bill sets measurable strategy deadlines and new program authorities across health, trade, media, education, disaster resilience, oceans, and technology. ## Cosponsors (14) - Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] (D-WA), 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z - Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z ## Provisions PRIA read - Multi-year funding for Pacific programs: benefit, high. If enacted, this would authorize $270 million each year from 2026 through 2033 to carry out the Act. It would also authorize $10 million a year (2026–2033) for a Pacific workforce training program. It would authorize $4 million a year (2026–2033) for media capacity and literacy. It would authorize… - More U.S.-Pacific trade and investment: benefit, medium. If enacted, Commerce would expand U.S. Commercial Service posts in the Pacific to help U.S. firms find deals and understand local rules. The U.S. Trade Representative could pursue new trade and investment frameworks with Pacific economies. USAID would build local trade capacity, including digital l… - Climate-ready infrastructure in the Pacific: benefit, medium. If enacted, the U.S. would support climate‑resilient roads, ports, health facilities, power, and telecom in the Pacific Islands. It would back coastal protection, food and water security, and programs like green bonds and climate risk insurance. It would also support disaster planning, training, an… - Cybersecurity help and better internet: benefit, medium. If enacted, U.S. agencies would help Pacific countries improve cybersecurity and set up or strengthen incident response teams. They would support policies for secure, open digital networks and better information sharing. The bill would also back efforts to expand high‑quality broadband and strength… - Stronger fisheries and maritime security: benefit, medium. If enacted, the U.S. would support sustainable fishing, fair‑labor practices, and tools like traceability to fight illegal fishing. Agencies would assess gaps in U.S. capacity to help partners combat illegal fishing and identify needed resources. The U.S. would help Pacific partners build maritime… - Better U.S. planning and staffing in Pacific: benefit, low. If enacted, the President would deliver a Pacific Partnership Strategy by January 1, 2027 and every four years after. Progress reports would follow within a year and then every odd‑numbered year. State would submit a strategic communications plan within 180 days. Agencies would try to add more Paci… - Senior official to oversee Compacts: benefit, low. If enacted, State would name a Senior Official to manage the Compacts with Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia. The official would coordinate across agencies and help ensure assistance and benefits flow on time. The bill authorizes $250,000 to support this role. - Support for Pacific health systems: benefit, low. If enacted, the U.S. would fund health programs in the Pacific Islands. It would support maternal and child health, family planning, disease control, water and sanitation, and fair access to medical products. It would also back health leadership, data, supply chains, and workforce. USAID would brie… - Grants and exchanges for young leaders: benefit, low. If enacted, the U.S. would expand exchange programs with the Pacific Islands. Young leaders could win competitive grants of up to $50,000 for community projects. The bill would continue programs like Youth Ambassadors and STEM scholarships. The State Department would brief Congress within 180 days… ## Related bills - 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026 - 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act - 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act - 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025 - 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act - 119-hr-3332: Pacific Partnership Act ## Sources - [119-hr-562 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/562) ## Related - [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877) - [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842) - [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102) - [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151) - [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262) - [119-hr-3332: Pacific Partnership Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3332) - [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-562 (as of 2026-04-21).