Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative Act

U.S. liaison for Pacific Islands security

If enacted, the bill would require the Executive Associate Director of Homeland Security Investigations to start a Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative within 180 days of enactment. HSI Honolulu would lead the Initiative in coordination with HSI Guam, HSI Attache Canberra, HSI International Operations, and other HSI offices the Executive Associate Director determines appropriate. The Initiative would appoint at least four full-time staff overseen by an Assistant Special Agent in Charge, with two staff in Honolulu and two in Guam. Activities would include regular U.S. law enforcement visits and joint operations, training and technical assistance for Pacific Island countries, forward deployment to a regional hub, and work to counter malign influence and promote rule of law and regional resilience. The Executive Associate Director would report to Congress within one year after establishment and annually thereafter on spending, security impacts, capacity building, and recommendations. The bill would authorize $5,000,000 for each fiscal year 2027 through 2034 to carry out the Initiative, subject to appropriation.