Strategy for Pacific Partnership

(a) In general Not later than January 1, 2026, and again not later than January 1, 2030, the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy entitled the Strategy for Pacific Partnership (in this section referred to as the Strategy). (b) Matters To be included The Strategy shall include each of the following: (1) A description of overarching goals for United States engagement in the Pacific Islands region, including United States diplomatic posts, defense posture, and economic engagement. (2) An assessment of threats and pressures to the Pacific Islands region including those caused by factors such as— (A) natural disasters; (B) illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; (C) non-United States military presence and activity; (D) developmental challenges; (E) economic coercion and corruption; and (F) other factors assessed to be causing a direct risk to the United States national interests in the Pacific Islands. (3) A plan to address the threats assessed pursuant to paragraph (2). (4) A plan for the resources necessary for the United States to meet its goals in the Pacific Islands region. (5) Mechanisms, including existing forums, for coordinating and cooperating on shared goals among the following, as appropriate: (A) the governments of Pacific Island countries; (B) regional partners in the Pacific Islands region, including multilateral forums and organizations, such as the Pacific Islands Forum; (C) civil society in the Pacific Islands; and (D) United States subnational governments in the Pacific. (c) Consultation In developing the Strategy, the President should consult, as appropriate, with— (1) relevant United States governmental agencies; (2) regional organizations, such as the Pacific Islands Forum, the Pacific Islands Development Program, the Pacific Community, the Forum Fisheries Agency, and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme; (3) the governments of the countries in the Pacific Islands; (4) civil society stakeholders; (5) United States allies and partners; and (6) United States Pacific territories and States.