Ed Case Revives Ambitious Pacific Island Foreign Policy Bill - Honolulu Civil Beat
Ed Case Revives Ambitious Pacific Island Foreign Policy Bill
The bill would authorize $1 billion in aid to Pacific Island nations and boost trade, diplomatic and military relations across the region. Reading time: 5 minutes.
Hawaii Rep. Ed Case called on the U.S. government Tuesday to prioritize relations with Pacific Island nations and help them battle illegal fishing, climate change and other problems.
The Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act, or BLUE Pacific Act, would increase America’s diplomatic presence, military ties and trade relations with the region while supporting local authorities in combating illegal fishing and addressing problems caused by climate change.