Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative Act

Sponsor: Ed Case (Democratic-HI)June 29, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Creates a new Homeland Security program to fight crime and build partnerships in Pacific Island countries.

This bill would create a new program within Homeland Security Investigations to boost partnerships and fight organized crime in Pacific Island nations. It would send U.S. law enforcement to the region, offer training, and share resources to help these countries strengthen their security. This changes how the U.S. currently engages with these nations on law enforcement matters.

What Would Change

Today, there is no specific law requiring Homeland Security Investigations to have a dedicated program for strengthening partnerships and fighting international crime in the Pacific Islands. If this bill becomes law, Homeland Security Investigations would be required to establish the Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative within 180 days, setting aside $5,000,000 annually from the government's budget year 2027 to 2034 to fund increased law enforcement collaboration, training, and resource sharing in the region.

Key Provisions

Requires Homeland Security Investigations to create the Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
Strengthens U.S. partnerships with Pacific Island countries through joint law enforcement operations and regular visits by U.S. personnel.
Boosts Pacific Island countries' ability to fight international criminal groups by providing training, technical help, and shared resources.
Deploys U.S. law enforcement personnel to a regional hub in the Pacific Islands for faster access and engagement.
Counters negative influences in the Pacific region by addressing criminal threats and promoting shared values like the rule of law.

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Pacific Islands Liaison Initiative Act

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