# 119-hres-1447: Recognizing that for 55 years, the Republic of Fiji has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.

119-hres-1447, Recognizing that for 55 years, the Republic of Fiji has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1447
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing that for 55 years, the Republic of Fiji has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-03

## Summary

**This resolution would affirm and celebrate the strengthening of the U.S.–Fiji diplomatic partnership.** It catalogs historical ties and would support deeper cooperation on security, trade, democracy, and environmental resilience. - Fijian Americans and people-to-people exchanges: Notes over 50,000 U.S. citizens trace roots to Fiji and highlights Peace Corps and sister-city links that boost cultural and community ties. - U.S. and Fijian security partners: Highlights the shiprider agreement, shared exercises like Exercise Cartwheel and Pacific Partnership 2025, and an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement that eases fuel and medical support during emergencies. - Trade and businesses: Notes the U.S. is Fiji’s largest export market, accounting for 28.5 percent of Fiji’s merchandise exports, underlining strong commercial ties. - Regional governance and development partners: Commends Fiji’s democratic return, urges a free and fair next election, and supports fuller implementation of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act to deepen cooperation on fisheries, resilience, health, and development.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] (R-MP), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More U.S. cooperation with Fiji: benefit, low. This resolution would affirm full implementation of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 and call for strengthening it to deepen U.S.-Fiji cooperation. It would back more work on fisheries, marine conservation, environmental resilience, global health, development, trade, and people-to-people…

## Related bills

- 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
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-562: BLUE Pacific Act
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1447 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1447)

## Related
- [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)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-562: BLUE Pacific Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-562)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1447 (as of 2026-10-03).