Engage the Pacific Act

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Introduced on November 21, 2024 by Ed Case

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Legislation Details

The legislation aims to strengthen civil society organizations in the Pacific Islands.
It emphasizes the importance of civil society organizations for regional cohesion and support.
The U.S. is encouraged to engage with various types of organizations, including faith-based, environmental, educational, and media organizations.
The legislation calls for the dissemination of information through civil society to enhance U.S. engagement in the region.
It supports the promotion of freedom of information and expression, investigative journalism, and media literacy to combat foreign interference.
A committee will be established to coordinate U.S. engagement with civil society organizations in the Pacific Islands.
The committee is tasked with developing a strategy for engagement, assessing current efforts, and identifying resource needs.
A strategy for strategic communications in the Pacific Islands will also be developed to improve perceptions of U.S. engagement.
The Indo-Pacific Media Advancement Program will be continued to promote free media and counter disinformation in the region.
The program aims to enhance the capacity of media outlets and journalists through training and resources.
A Pacific Islands TRADES Program will be established to assist with workforce development through scholarships and training.
The program will focus on critical sectors and aim to retain local workforce talent while preparing for incoming investments.
Reports on the Indo-Pacific Media Advancement Program and the Pacific Islands TRADES Program will be submitted to Congress.
The legislation includes provisions for American Spaces in the Pacific Islands to enhance U.S. public diplomacy and engagement.
Definitions are provided for key terms, including “American Spaces,” “civil society organization,” and “Pacific Islands.”

Last updated 12/17/2024

The legislation aims to strengthen civil society organizations in the Pacific Islands.
It emphasizes the importance of civil society organizations for regional cohesion and support.
The U.S. is encouraged to engage with various types of organizations, including faith-based, environmental, educational, and media organizations.
The legislation calls for the dissemination of information through civil society to enhance U.S. engagement in the region.
It supports the promotion of freedom of information and expression, investigative journalism, and media literacy to combat foreign interference.
A committee will be established to coordinate U.S. engagement with civil society organizations in the Pacific Islands.
The committee is tasked with developing a strategy for engagement, assessing current efforts, and identifying resource needs.
A strategy for strategic communications in the Pacific Islands will also be developed to improve perceptions of U.S. engagement.
The Indo-Pacific Media Advancement Program will be continued to promote free media and counter disinformation in the region.
The program aims to enhance the capacity of media outlets and journalists through training and resources.
A Pacific Islands TRADES Program will be established to assist with workforce development through scholarships and training.
The program will focus on critical sectors and aim to retain local workforce talent while preparing for incoming investments.
Reports on the Indo-Pacific Media Advancement Program and the Pacific Islands TRADES Program will be submitted to Congress.
The legislation includes provisions for American Spaces in the Pacific Islands to enhance U.S. public diplomacy and engagement.
Definitions are provided for key terms, including “American Spaces,” “civil society organization,” and “Pacific Islands.”