,,ii #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dhaa ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #h1 #bjbb,ms4 ,cortez ,masto introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to establish a comprehensive1 long-term ,united ,states strategy and policy for the ,pacific ,islands1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short titles2 table of contents 7a7 ,short titles ,this ,act may be cited as the ,boosting ,long-term ,u4,s4 ,engagement in the ,pacific ,act or ,,blue ,pacific ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short titles2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,findings4,sec4 #c4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #d4 ,definitions4,sec4 #e4 ,authority to consolidate reports2 form of reports4,,title ,i--,united ,states engagement and countering transnational crime,sec4 #aja4 ,diplomatic presence in the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #ajb4 ,international ,law ,enforcement ,academy for the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #ajc4 ,security assistance for the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #ajd4 ,countering transnational crime4,sec4 #aje4 ,coordination with regional allies4,,title ,,ii--,development initiatives,sec4 #bja4 ,trade development with the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #bjb4 ,trade capacity building initiative for the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #bjc4 ,emergency preparedness initiative for the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #bjd4 ,peace ,corps in the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #bje4 ,public health in the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #bjf4 ,education assistance4,sec4 #bjg4 ,climate resilient development in the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #bjh4 ,coordination with other ,federal agencies and cooperation and participation of nongovernmental ,united ,states entities4,,title ,,iii--,promotion of shared values,sec4 #cja4 ,press freedom in the ,pacific ,islands4,sec4 #cjb4 ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media4,sec4 #cjc4 ,gender equality4,sec4 #cjd4 ,pacific ,islands ,leadership ,development ,initiative4,sec4 #cje4 ,civil society engagement and development4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,pacific ,islands-- 7,a7 are home to roughly #aj1jjj1jjj residents1 including more than #h1fjj1jjj in ,papua ,new ,guinea1 constituting diverse and dynamic cultures and peoples2 7,b7 are spread across an expanse of the ,pacific ,ocean equivalent to #ae percent of the ,earth's surface1 including the #c subregions of ,melanesia1 ,micronesia1 and ,polynesia2 and 7,c7 face shared challenges in development that have distinct local contexts1 including climate change1 rising sea levels1 geographic distances from major markets1 and vulnerability to external shocks such as natural disasters4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states is a ,pacific country with longstanding ties and shared values and interests with the ,pacific ,islands1 including through the ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,freely ,associated ,states1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states has vital national security interests in the ,pacific ,islands1 including-- 7,a7 protecting regional peace and security that fully respects the sovereignty of all nations2 7,b7 advancing economic prosperity free from coercion through trade and sustainable development2 and 7,c7 supporting democracy1 good governance1 the rule of law1 and human rights and fundamental freedoms4 7#d7 ,successive ,united ,states administrations have recognized the importance of the ,pacific region1 including the ,pacific ,islands1 in high-level strategic documents1 including-- 7,a7 the #bjae ,united ,states ,national ,security ,strategy1 which-- 7i7 first declared the rebalance to ,asia and the ,pacific2 7ii7 affirmed the ,united ,states as a ,pacific nation2 and 7iii7 paved the way for subsequent ,united ,states engagement with the ,pacific ,islands1 including several new policies focused on conservation and resilience to climate change that were announced in ,september #bjaf2 7,b7 the #bjag ,united ,states ,national ,security ,strategy1 which includes a commitment to shore up fragile partner ,states in the ,pacific ,islands region to reduce their vulnerability to economic fluctuations and natural disasters4 7,c7 the #bjai ,indo-,pacific ,strategy ,report1 which identified the ,pacific ,islands as critical to ,u4,s4 strategy because of our shared values1 interests1 and commitments and committed the ,united ,states to building capacity and resilience to address maritime security2 ,illegal1 ,unreported1 and ,unregulated fishing2 drug trafficking2 and resilience to address climate change and disaster response4 7#e7 ,the ,united ,states has deepened its diplomatic engagement with the ,pacific ,islands through several recent initiatives1 including-- 7,a7 the ,pacific ,pledge1 which provided an additional #ajj1jjj1jjj in #bjai and #bjj1jjj1jjj in #bjbj1 in addition to approximately #cej1jjj1jjj that the ,united ,states provides annually to the region to support shared priorities in economic and human development1 climate change1 and more2 and 7,b7 the ,small and ,less ,populous ,island ,economies ,initiative1 which was launched in ,march #bjba to strengthen ,united ,states collaboration with island countries and territories1 including in the ,pacific ,islands1 regarding ,,covid-#ai economic challenges1 long-term economic development1 climate change1 and other shared interests4 7#f7 ,the ,boe ,declaration on ,regional ,security1 signed by leaders of the ,pacific ,islands ,forum in #bjah1 affirmed that climate change remains the single greatest threat to the livelihoods1 security1 and well-being of the peoples of the ,pacific and asserted the sovereign right of every ,member to conduct its national affairs free of external interference and coercion4 7#g7 ,the ,asian ,development ,bank has estimated that the ,pacific ,islands region has up to #b1hjj1jjj1jjj per year in investment needs through #bjcj1 in addition to #cjj1jjj1jjj per year for climate mitigation and adaptation during the same period4 7#h7 ,the ,pacific ,islands swiftly enacted effective policies to prevent and contain the spread of the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7commonly referred to as ,,covid-#ai7 pandemic to their populations4 ,the ,united ,states has provided more than #acj1jjj1jjj in assistance to the ,pacific ,islands for their ,,covid-#ai response4 ,however1 priorities must be met to ensure continued success in preventing the spread of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 achieving swift and widespread vaccinations1 and pursuing long-term economic recovery in the ,pacific ,islands1 including through-- 7,a7 expanding testing capacity and acquisition of needed medical supplies1 including available ,,covid-#ai vaccines1 and supporting vaccination efforts through a reliable supply chain2 7,b7 planning for lifting of lockdowns and reopening of economic and social activities2 and 7,c7 mitigating and recovering from the impacts of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic on the health system and the reliance on food and energy imports and lost tourism revenue and other economic and food security damages caused by the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#i7 ,since #aiff1 thousands of ,peace ,corps volunteers have proudly served in the ,pacific ,islands1 building strong people-to-people relationships and demonstrating the ,united ,states commitment to peace and development in the region4 ,before the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 the ,peace ,corps maintained a presence in #d countries of the ,pacific ,islands4 ,peace ,corps volunteers continue to be in high demand in the ,pacific ,islands and have been requested across the region4 #c4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to develop and commit to a comprehensive1 multifaceted1 and principled ,united ,states policy in the ,pacific ,islands that-- 7,a7 promotes peace1 security1 and prosperity for all countries through a rules-based regional order that respects the sovereignty and political independence of all nations2 7,b7 preserves the ,pacific ,ocean as an open and vibrant corridor for international maritime trade and promotes trade and sustainable development that-- 7i7 supports inclusive economic growth and autonomy for all nations2 and 7ii7 addresses socioeconomic challenges related to public health1 education1 renewable energy1 digital connectivity1 and more2 7,c7 supports regional efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change1 including by strengthening resilience to natural disasters and through responsible stewardship of natural resources2 7,d7 improves civil society1 strengthens democratic governance and the rule of law1 and promotes human rights and the preservation of the ,pacific ,islands region's unique cultural heritages2 7,e7 assists the ,pacific ,islands in preventing and containing the spread of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic and in pursuing long-term economic recovery2 and 7,f7 supports existing regional architecture and international norms2 7#b7 to support the vision1 values1 and objectives of existing regional multilateral institutions and frameworks1 such as the ,pacific ,islands ,forum and the ,pacific ,community1 including-- 7,a7 the #bjad ,framework for ,pacific ,regionalism2 7,b7 the #bjah ,boe ,declaration on ,regional ,security2 and 7,c7 the ,boe ,declaration ,action ,plan2 7#c7 to extend and renew the provisions of the ,compacts of ,free ,association and related ,united ,states law that will expire in #bjbc1 for the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands and the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and in #bjbd1 for the ,republic of ,palau1 unless they are extended and renewed2 and 7#d7 to work closely with ,united ,states allies and partners with existing relationships and interests in the ,pacific ,islands1 including ,australia1 ,japan1 ,new ,zealand1 and ,taiwan1 in advancing common goals4 #d4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,except as otherwise provided1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,pacific ,islands ,the term ,pacific ,islands means the ,cook ,islands1 the ,republic of ,fiji1 the ,republic of ,kiribati1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of ,nauru1 ,niue1 the ,republic of ,palau1 the ,independent ,state of ,papua ,new ,guinea1 the ,independent ,state of ,samoa1 the ,solomon ,islands1 the ,kingdom of ,tonga1 ,tuvalu1 and the ,republic of ,vanuatu4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 #e4 ,authority to consolidate reports2 form of reports 7a7 ,authority ,to consolidate reports ,any reports required to be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees under this ,act that are subject to deadlines for submission consisting of the same units of time may be consolidated into a single report that is submitted to appropriate congressional committees pursuant to such deadlines and that contains all information required under such reports4 7b7 ,form of reports ,each report required under this ,act shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 ,i ,united ,states engagement and countering transnational crime #aja4 ,diplomatic presence in the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the strategic importance of the ,pacific ,islands necessitates an examination of whether ,united ,states diplomatic1 economic1 and development engagement and presence in the ,pacific ,islands region is sufficient to effectively support ,united ,states objectives and meaningful participation in regional forums2 7#b7 improving shared understanding of1 and jointly combating the transnational challenges pertinent to1 the ,pacific ,islands region with countries of the ,pacific ,islands and regional partners1 such as ,australia1 ,new ,zealand1 ,japan1 and ,taiwan1 is vitally important to our shared long-term interests of stability1 security1 and prosperity2 7#c7 the ,united ,states should seek to participate in1 and support efforts to coordinate1 a regional response toward maritime security1 including through-- 7,a7 continued ,united ,states and ,pacific ,islands participation in the ,pacific ,fusion ,centre in ,vanuatu and the ,information ,fusion ,centre in ,singapore2 and 7,b7 robust cooperation with regional allies2 and 7#d7 the ,united ,states ,government should commit to sending appropriate levels of representation to regional events4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,administrator1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the diplomatic and development presence of the ,united ,states in the ,pacific ,islands4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the presence1 staffing1 programming1 and resourcing of operations of the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 and the ,united ,states ,commercial ,service in the ,pacific ,islands1 including programming and resourcing not specifically allocated to the ,pacific ,islands2 7,b7 a description of the gaps in the presence described under subparagraph 7,a71 including unfilled full-time equivalent positions2 7,c7 a description of the limitations and challenges such gaps pose to ,united ,states strategic objectives1 including-- 7i7 gaps in support of the ,pacific ,islands due to operations being conducted from the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development offices in ,manila and ,suva2 and 7ii7 gaps in programming and resourcing2 and 7,d7 a strategy to expand and elevate such presence to fill such gaps1 including by-- 7i7 establishing new missions2 7ii7 expanding participation in regional forums2 and 7iii7 elevating ,united ,states representation in regional forums4 7c7 ,authority ,to enhance diplomatic and economic engagement ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce are authorized to hire locally employed staff in the ,pacific ,islands for the purpose of promoting increased diplomatic engagement and economic and commercial engagement between the ,united ,states and the ,pacific ,islands4 7d7 ,regional development cooperation strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit a regional development cooperation strategy for the ,pacific ,islands to the appropriate congressional committees4 #ajb4 ,international ,law ,enforcement ,academy for the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement a plan to expand coverage of the ,international ,law ,enforcement ,academies 7,,ilea7 program for the ,pacific ,islands1 including by-- 7#a7 expanding coverage of the regional program located in ,bangkok1 ,thailand to the ,pacific ,islands2 or 7#b7 establishing a new regional program for the ,pacific ,islands4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 require consultation and coordination with existing regional law enforcement entities1 including the ,pacific ,islands ,chiefs of ,police and civil society1 including entities that focus on human rights and specialize in victim-centered approaches2 and 7#b7 consider the costs of implementation1 effectiveness1 and capacity of the ,pacific ,islands to participate in the ,,ilea program4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the plan developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 #ajc4 ,security assistance for the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,defense1 and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for providing assistance to build the capacity of local civilian and national security institutions of the ,pacific ,islands for purposes of-- 7,a7 enhancing maritime security and maritime domain awareness to address challenges such as illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing2 7,b7 assisting local law enforcement in detecting1 preventing1 and combating human and drug trafficking and other forms of transnational crime2 7,c7 providing essential services to civilian populations and responding to humanitarian challenges caused by natural disasters2 7,d7 participating in efforts by regional institutions and frameworks to coordinate and facilitate cooperation on shared security challenges2 and 7,e7 expanding information sharing and working toward operational coordination and interoperability among ,pacific ,island maritime security forces1 including through regional fusion centers4 7#b7 ,programs and authorities described ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall build on the following programs and authorities3 7,a7 ,the ,international ,military ,education and ,training program4 7,b7 ,the ,foreign ,military ,financing program4 7,c7 ,the ,overseas ,humanitarian ,disaster and ,civic ,aid program4 7,d7 ,the authority to build the capacity of foreign security forces under section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 the authority to provide excess defense articles under section #eaf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j74 7,f7 ,the ,national ,guard ,state ,partnership ,program4 7#c7 ,national police forces and coast guards ,the national police forces and coast guards of the ,pacific ,islands are eligible to receive assistance under the programs and authorities described in subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,e7 of paragraph 7#b7 for purposes of carrying out the strategy required under this subsection4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 seek to preserve peace and regional stability in the ,pacific ,islands2 and 7#b7 consider and seek to build upon 7without duplicating7 existing assistance provided by ,united ,states allies and partners4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report that contains the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the security challenges in the ,pacific ,islands2 7,b7 an analysis of demonstrated needs of the ,pacific ,islands for assistance1 including excess defense1 to fulfill such needs2 7,c7 a review of existing security assistance programs in the ,pacific ,islands1 including programs and efforts provided by ,united ,states allies and partners2 7,d7 a plan for training and sustainment programs with respect to such excess defense equipment and related materials1 including those with humanitarian and development uses2 7,e7 a list of militaries1 national police forces1 coast guards1 and other national security forces of the ,pacific ,islands receiving assistance under the strategy2 7,f7 a plan to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief1 if necessary1 through the ,overseas ,humanitarian ,disaster and ,civic ,aid program2 7,g7 a review of existing cross-border maritime law enforcement operations 7commonly known as shiprider agreements7 with the ,pacific ,islands1 including-- 7i7 an assessment of additional resourcing needs to enhance operational capacity2 and 7ii7 a plan to improve on such programs and operations2 7,h7 a review of existing ,national ,guard ,state ,partnership programs with the ,pacific ,islands1 including-- 7i7 an assessment of additional opportunities for leveraging such programs to address law enforcement1 disaster relief and emergency management1 and related priorities2 and 7ii7 a plan to expand1 as appropriate1 existing and new ,national ,guard ,state ,partnership ,programs in the ,pacific ,islands region2 7,i7 a review of current efforts and progress in removing unexploded ordnance in the ,pacific ,islands1 including an assessment of additional resources needed-- 7i7 to ensure continued progress with such efforts2 and 7ii7 to support coordination with regional efforts and those of ,united ,states allies and partners2 7,j7 a review of existing regional fusion centers and other cooperative intelligence sharing efforts in the ,pacific ,islands to address maritime security1 transnational crime1 natural disasters1 and other security challenges1 including an assessment of opportunities for the ,united ,states to participate in such efforts by allocating staff and supplying resources2 7,k7 measures to evaluate success for the strategy2 and 7,l7 a detailed assessment of the level of appropriations that will be required to achieve the objectives for the strategy in future years4 #ajd4 ,countering transnational crime 7a7 ,ratification of international legal instruments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prioritize efforts to assist the ,pacific ,islands in ratifying and implementing international legal conventions related to transnational crime1 including-- 7,a7 the ,convention on ,international ,trade in ,endangered ,species of ,wildlife ,fauna and ,flora1 done at ,washington ,march #c1 #aigc 7#bg ,,ust #ajhg2 ,,tias #hdbi72 7,b7 the ,agreement on ,port ,state ,measures to ,prevent1 ,deter1 and ,eliminate ,illegal1 ,unreported1 and ,unregulated ,fishing1 done at ,rome ,november #bb1 #bjji1 and entered into force ,june #e1 #bjaf2 and 7,c7 relevant protocols supplementing the ,united ,nations ,convention ,against ,transnational ,organized ,crime1 done at ,new ,york ,november #ae1 #bjjj1 including-- 7i7 the ,protocol to ,prevent1 ,suppress1 and ,punish ,trafficking in ,person1 ,especially ,women and ,children 7commonly known as the ,palermo ,protocol71 entered into force ,december #be1 #bjjc2 and 7ii7 the ,protocol ,against the ,smuggling of ,migrants by ,land1 ,sea1 and ,air1 entered into force ,january #bh1 #bjjd4 7#b7 ,biennial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter1 as appropriate1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding-- 7,a7 the status of the progress of each country of the ,pacific ,islands toward ratifying and implementing international legal conventions related to transnational crime2 and 7,b7 the plans of the ,united ,states for assisting countries that have yet to fully ratify such conventions with their respective ratification efforts4 7b7 ,updates of certain reports ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 shall identify and update existing reports regarding forms of transnational crime affecting the ,pacific ,islands1 such as-- 7#a7 the ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report2 7#b7 the ,improving ,international ,fisheries ,management ,report2 and 7#c7 the ,trafficking in ,persons ,report4 7c7 ,illegal logging and associated trade 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit a report that identifies countries of the ,pacific ,islands that are countries of concern with respect to illegal logging and associated trade to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the impact illegal logging and associated trade have had on local communities1 good governance1 and biodiversity1 including an identification of those foreign countries that may be financing or in any other manner supporting illegal logging activities2 7,b7 efforts taken by countries identified under paragraph 7#a7 to comply and take appropriate corrective action to mitigate illegal logging1 and an evaluation of the progress of those efforts2 and 7,c7 steps taken by the heads of relevant ,federal agencies to assist the ,pacific ,islands in adopting and implementing international measures comparable to those of the ,united ,states1 such as the ,lacey ,act ,amendments of #aiha 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ccga et seq471 to reduce the impacts of illicit logging4 7d7 ,illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing ,section #ceec of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjcc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#i72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 an assessment of gaps or limitations in the ability of the ,united ,states to effectively assist priority regions and priority flag ,states relating to ,,iuu fishing due to resource constraints and the additional resources necessary to overcome those constraints2 and 4 #aje4 ,coordination with regional allies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall consult and coordinate with regional allies and partners1 including ,australia1 ,japan1 ,new ,zealand1 ,taiwan1 and regional institutions1 such as the ,pacific ,islands ,forum and the ,pacific ,community1 with respect to programs to provide assistance to the ,pacific ,islands1 including programs established under this ,act1 including for purposes of-- 7#a7 deconflicting programming2 7#b7 ensuring that any programming does not adversely affect the absorptive capacity of the ,pacific ,islands2 and 7#c7 ensuring that complementary programs benefit the ,pacific ,islands to the maximum extent practicable4 7b7 ,formal consultative process ,the ,secretary shall establish a formal consultative process with such regional allies and partners to coordinate with respect to such programs and future years programming4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 a review of ongoing efforts1 initiatives1 and programs undertaken by regional allies and partners1 including multilateral organizations1 to advance priorities identified in this ,act2 7#b7 a review of ongoing efforts1 initiatives1 and programs undertaken by non-allied foreign actors that are viewed as being potentially harmful or in any way detrimental to #a or more countries of the ,pacific ,islands2 7#c7 an assessment of ,united ,states programs in the ,pacific ,islands and their alignment and complementarity with the efforts of regional allies and partners referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#d7 a review of the formal consultative process required under subsection 7b7 to summarize engagements held and identify opportunities to improve coordination with regional allies and partners4 ,,ii ,development initiatives #bja4 ,trade development with the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should expand bilateral and multilateral trade with the ,pacific ,islands to promote socioeconomic development and mutual prosperity4 7b7 ,strategy ,the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative shall develop and implement a strategy to expand and diversify trade and promote regional development with the ,pacific ,islands1 including through negotiating trade and investment framework agreements4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative shall submit a report containing the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7b7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the readiness of countries in the ,pacific ,islands to enter into enhanced trade relationships with the ,united ,states1 including with respect to reducing or eliminating tariff and nontariff barriers inhibiting progress towards deepening trade relationships2 7,b7 a review of existing regional multilateral and bilateral trade agreements and preference programs involving the ,pacific ,islands and their impacts on regional trade and development2 and 7,c7 an identification of opportunities to work with existing regional frameworks to increase trade and economic integration with the ,pacific ,islands4 7d7 ,briefing required on ,pacific ,islands trade preferences 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative shall provide a briefing to the congressional committees referred to in subsection 7c77#a7 regarding the use of the ,generalized ,system of ,preferences under title ,v of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfa et seq47 by the ,pacific ,islands4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a review of the usage of the ,generalized ,system of ,preferences by the ,pacific ,islands over the past #bj years1 including the value and types of goods traded under the program2 7,b7 an analysis of ,united ,states trade with the ,pacific ,islands covered under the ,generalized ,system of ,preferences compared to trade with the ,pacific ,islands not conducted under any trade preference program2 7,c7 an assessment of why the ,pacific ,islands underutilizes the ,generalized ,system of ,preferences in trade with the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 recommendations for how the ,united ,states ,government can further assist the ,pacific ,islands in utilizing the ,generalized ,system of ,preferences4 7#c7 ,update ,the ,trade ,representative shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees an updated briefing under this subsection not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bjb4 ,trade capacity building initiative for the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 shall develop and implement a trade capacity building initiative for the ,pacific ,islands4 7b7 ,elements and conduct of initiative ,the initiative developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include an initial1 public assessment of-- 7,a7 economic opportunities for which ,united ,states businesses1 or those of other like-minded partners1 would be competitive2 and 7,b7 legal1 economic1 governance1 infrastructural1 or other hurdles limiting ,united ,states investment in the ,pacific ,islands2 7#b7 develop human and institutional capacity and infrastructure across multiple sectors of economies1 including digital connectivity and cybersecurity2 7#c7 assist with development and implementation of regional and international trade agreements1 including the ,world ,trade ,organization's ,agreement on ,trade ,facilitation and facilitation of intraregional trade flows2 7#d7 support women-owned enterprises and gender equality2 and 7#e7 promote government policies that encourage free and fair competition1 sound governance1 environmental protection1 and business environments conducive to sustainable and inclusive economic growth4 7c7 ,united ,states ,commercial ,service presence ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall expand the presence of the ,united ,states ,commercial ,service in the ,pacific ,islands and allocate additional ,foreign ,commercial ,service ,officers to the ,pacific ,islands1 including by elevating existing partner posts and establishing new ,commercial ,service posts and partner posts-- 7#a7 to explore opportunities for ,united ,states private sector investment2 7#b7 7,a7 to examine regulations in host countries in the ,pacific ,islands that may hinder foreign direct investment1 including regulations related to human rights1 labor rights1 and environmental protection2 and 7,b7 to provide technical assistance when requested by such host countries2 and 7#c7 to report on the commercial and investment activities of non-allied foreign actors in the ,pacific ,islands4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #ae1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 #bjc4 ,emergency preparedness initiative for the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop and implement an initiative to assist the ,pacific ,islands in enhancing their preparedness for1 and resilience to1 natural disasters and other emergencies4 7b7 ,conduct of program ,the program developed under this section shall include-- 7#a7 education and training programs on natural disaster prevention and preparedness for emergency management professionals in the ,pacific ,islands1 including by leveraging the expertise of nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 technical assistance1 including through grants and cooperative agreements for qualified ,united ,states and local nongovernmental organizations1 to enhance early warning systems1 emergency management and preparedness procedures1 and post-disaster relief and recovery2 and 7#c7 coordination of existing disaster mitigation and response plans in the ,pacific ,islands region1 including by ,united ,states allies and partners in the region4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit a report regarding the program developed pursuant to this section to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of disaster risks in the ,pacific ,islands and existing local and regional capacity to respond to such risks2 7,b7 a review of existing efforts by ,united ,states allies and partners to provide assistance and training for natural disaster preparedness and emergency management2 and 7,c7 objectives1 means of implementation1 and measures of success for the initiative4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #dj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 #bjd4 ,peace ,corps in the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the presence of the ,peace ,corps in the ,pacific ,islands should be expanded by reopening its programs in as many of the ,pacific ,islands as possible1 including where it has previously operated but has suspended operations2 7#b7 consulting like-minded regional allies and partners1 such as ,australia1 ,new ,zealand1 ,japan1 and ,taiwan1 is crucial for identifying and overcoming challenges for increased ,peace ,corps presence in the ,pacific ,islands2 7#c7 the ,peace ,corps1 whose mission is1 in part1 to promote world peace and friendship by helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women1 provides an invaluable opportunity to connect the ,american people with the people of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau2 and 7#d7 the ,peace ,corps should promptly reopen its programs in the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,peace ,corps shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 a comparative analysis of the presence of the ,peace ,corps in the ,pacific ,islands region to other regions of the world1 including a cost-benefit analysis of placement in the ,pacific ,islands region versus elsewhere2 7#b7 an analysis of current impediments to ,peace ,corps expansion in the ,pacific ,islands region2 7#c7 outcomes of consultations among ,united ,states agencies1 and with regional allies and partners1 on areas in which cooperation can reduce factors limiting ,peace ,corps expansion1 particularly those related to medical transportation and personal safety2 and 7#d7 a plan and timeline for implementing outcomes identified under paragraph 7#c7 to facilitate the expansion of the ,peace ,corps presence in the ,pacific ,islands region1 as appropriate4 #bje4 ,public health in the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall develop and implement a strategy to assist the ,pacific ,islands-- 7#a7 to improve public health outcomes2 and 7#b7 to build public health capacity1 including in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7b7 ,conduct of strategy ,the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 programming1 including grants1 cooperative agreements1 and other forms of assistance that the ,administrator determines appropriate1 to assist in building local capacity to address-- 7,a7 maternal and child health2 7,b7 family planning and reproductive health2 7,c7 gender-based violence2 7,d7 food security and nutrition2 7,e7 non-communicable diseases2 7,f7 communicable diseases1 including neglected tropical diseases1 tuberculosis1 ,,hiv_/,,aids1 sexually-transmitted infections1 and zoonotic and emerging infectious disease threats2 7,g7 equitable access to quality1 essential1 and affordable health services and quality-assured1 safe1 effective medical products and their appropriate use2 and 7,h7 water1 sanitation1 and hygiene2 7#b7 technical assistance to strengthen local health system capacity and resilience in the areas of-- 7,a7 good leadership and governance2 7,b7 sustainable financing2 7,c7 interoperable information systems and high quality data for decision making2 7,d7 efficient medical products and supply chain systems2 and 7,e7 management of human resources for health1 with special attention to increasing health worker performance1 retention1 productivity1 number1 skill mix1 and competency1 including through exploring opportunities such as private sector engagement and digital health integration and access2 and 7#c7 coordination with existing local and regional health sector goals1 efforts1 institutions1 and frameworks4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in section #bjc7;c77#a7 that contains the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall identify-- 7,a7 health care challenges1 including health systems strengthening1 immunization1 noncommunicable diseases1 and gender-based violence1 in the ,pacific ,islands2 7,b7 public health challenges and needs related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic in the ,pacific ,islands2 and 7,c7 objectives1 means of implementation1 and measures of success for the strategy4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #bj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 #bjf4 ,education assistance 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 7,a7 promoting basic education in the ,pacific ,islands1 particularly in traditionally under-served communities-- 7i7 advances ,united ,states foreign policy goals2 and 7ii7 requires a whole of government approach2 and 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,government currently dedicates insufficient resources and attention to assisting with education needs in the region2 7#b7 the ,peace ,corps alone is insufficient to achieve ,united ,states objectives of promoting sustainable1 quality basic education2 and 7#c7 countries of the ,pacific ,islands meet the requirements outlined in section #aje7;c77#d7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;c74 7b7 ,education assistance ,the ,president is authorized to provide assistance under section #aje of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea;c7 to promote sustainable1 quality basic education in the ,pacific ,islands by-- 7#a7 supporting national nutrition and health programs2 7#b7 working with partner governments to reform policies1 improve curricula1 strengthen data systems1 train teachers1 and provide quality learning materials2 7#c7 building new schools and renovating older facilities to ensure safe places for learning2 7#d7 providing individuals1 particularly at-risk youth1 with relevant education1 training1 and skills for meaningful employment2 7#e7 removing barriers to entering formal education for out-of-school individuals1 assisting in keeping them in school1 and providing an opportunity to catch up on schooling for those left behind2 and 7#f7 promoting teaching and research exchanges between the ,pacific ,islands and ,united ,states institutions of higher education4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 #bjg4 ,climate resilient development in the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states ,government should leverage the full range of authorities and programs available to assist the ,pacific ,islands in achieving their development goals2 7#b7 ,united ,states development assistance should seek to build on existing public and private sector investments while creating new opportunities toward a favorable environment for additional such investments2 and 7#c7 ,united ,states development efforts should be coordinated with and seek to build on existing efforts by like-minded partners and allies and regional and international multilateral organizations4 7b7 ,strategy ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 shall develop and implement a strategy-- 7#a7 to invest in and improve critical infrastructure1 including transport connectivity1 information and communications technology1 food security1 coastal zone management1 marine and water resource management1 and energy security and access to electricity in the ,pacific ,islands1 with an emphasis on climate resiliency and sustainable development2 7#b7 to provide technical assistance to assist local government and civil society leaders assess risks to local infrastructure1 especially those posed by climate change1 consider and implement risk mitigation efforts and policies to strengthen resilience1 and evaluate proposed projects and solutions for their efficacy and sustainability2 and 7#c7 to support investment and improvement in ecosystem conservation and protection for the long-term sustainable use of ecosystem services1 especially those that mitigate effects of climate change and those that support food security and livelihoods4 7c7 ,conduct of strategy ,the strategy developed under this section shall be coordinated with like-minded partners and allies1 regional and international multilateral organizations1 and regional frameworks for development in the ,pacific ,islands4 7d7 ,international financial institutions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall direct the representatives of the ,united ,states to the ,world ,bank ,group1 the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 and the ,asian ,development ,bank to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to support climate resilient infrastructure projects in the ,pacific ,islands4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in section #bjc7;c77#a7 regarding foreign infrastructure developments in the ,pacific ,islands4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a review of foreign infrastructure developments in the ,pacific ,islands by non-,united ,states allies and partners2 7,b7 assessments of the environmental impact and sustainability of such developments2 and 7,c7 an analysis of the financial sustainability of such developments and their impacts on the debt of host countries in the ,pacific ,islands4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 #bjh4 ,coordination with other ,federal agencies and cooperation and participation of nongovernmental ,united ,states entities ,the ,federal officials responsible for carrying out sections #bjb1 #bjc1 #bje1 #bjf1 and #bjg shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with existing programs and efforts of relevant agencies of the ,united ,states ,government1 especially with regards to the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau2 and 7#b7 seek the cooperation and participation of ,united ,states private sector1 ,united ,states nongovernmental organizations1 and ,united ,states institutions of higher education4 ,,iii ,promotion of shared values #cja4 ,press freedom in the ,pacific ,islands 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that residents of the ,pacific ,islands speak #bd official languages and thousands of indigenous or unofficial local languages4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should work with allies and partners1 particularly ,australia and ,new ,zealand1 to provide free or low-cost access to national news wires so the ,pacific ,islands have greater access to raw news feeds2 and 7#b7 it is in the interest of the ,united ,states to work with the ,pacific ,islands to develop regulations to address the licensing and operations of foreign media to build resilience in the media sector to unsanctioned external influence or interference1 while respecting free expression and cultivating diverse media voices4 7c7 ,press freedom assistance ,the ,president is authorized to provide assistance to promote the dissemination of free and accurate information in the ,pacific ,islands1 including for-- 7#a7 media capacity building and education1 such as-- 7,a7 providing on-site media training tailored to local needs2 7,b7 collaborating with local government and nongovernmental entities to promote media literacy and integrate media literacy into primary education curricula in local languages and dialects to ensure accessibility2 and 7,c7 routinizing funding for professional programs1 such as the ,pacific ,islands ,journalism ,reporting ,tour1 that bring media professionals from the ,pacific ,islands to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 strengthening and diversifying broadcast content tailored to local audiences1 including content broadcast in the local vernacular2 and 7#c7 investing in connectivity infrastructure with an emphasis on broadcast radio and transmission4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of-- 7i7 the national laws of the ,pacific ,islands with respect to foreign investment in media and related sectors2 7ii7 relevant licensing regulations of the ,pacific ,islands2 and 7iii7 governmental restrictions on free expression that limit the availability of diverse media voices in the ,pacific ,islands2 and 7,b7 analyses of covert efforts by foreign media actors in the ,pacific ,islands-- 7i7 to influence1 shape1 or circumvent regulations in the media or telecommunication sectors2 and 7ii7 to co-opt local media and narratives4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #b1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 #cjb4 ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media shall develop and implement a plan to provide expanded media content to the ,pacific ,islands and partner with journalists in the ,pacific ,islands4 7b7 ,briefing required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the plan developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of facilities and costs to expand coverage to the ,pacific ,islands1 including options to utilize ,voice of ,america affiliates2 7,b7 an identification of objectives1 means of implementation1 and measures of success for the plan2 and 7,c7 an assessment on the scope and impact of media training efforts and people-to-people engagements organized by other countries for the ,pacific ,islands4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #b1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 #cjc4 ,gender equality 7a7 ,statement of policy ,congress-- 7#a7 affirms the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment to ,united ,states policy in the ,pacific ,islands2 and 7#b7 recognizes the work of the existing regional frameworks and platforms on gender equality4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop and implement an initiative to encourage and support efforts by the ,pacific ,islands to reduce and combat gender-based violence1 in coordination with existing efforts by ,united ,states allies and partners and regional organizations2 and 7#b7 promote gender equality in political1 economic1 social1 and cultural development programs in the ,pacific ,islands4 #cjd4 ,pacific ,islands ,leadership ,development ,initiative 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that routinized people-to-people exchange programs to bring ,pacific ,islands religious leaders1 journalists1 civil society members1 politicians1 and others to the ,united ,states strengthens existing relationships and advances ,united ,states interests and shared values in the region4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement a program to promote educational and professional development for young adult leaders and professionals in the ,pacific ,islands with a demonstrated passion to contribute to the continued development of the ,pacific ,islands4 7c7 ,conduct of program ,the program developed pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall be implemented on a routine basis and may be carried out through-- 7#a7 grants provided on a competitive basis to qualified organizations with demonstrated expertise relating to the ,pacific ,islands2 7#b7 grants1 in amounts not to exceed #ej1jjj1 provided on a competitive basis to qualified young leaders from the ,pacific ,islands for the purpose of carrying out projects dedicated to the improvement of their communities in the ,pacific ,islands2 7#c7 regional workshops and professional and academic fellowships2 and 7#d7 people-to-people exchanges4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the exchange programs for the ,pacific ,islands region4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 assess the factors constraining the number and frequency of ,international ,visitor ,leadership ,program participants from countries of the ,pacific ,islands2 7,b7 identify the resources that are necessary to address the factors described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 include a strategy for connecting alumni and participants of the ,department of ,state's professional development exchange programs in ,east ,asia1 such as the ,young ,southeast ,asian ,leaders ,initiative and the ,young ,pacific ,leaders programs1 to enhance inter-region and intra-region people-to-people ties4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4 #cje4 ,civil society engagement and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop and implement a program to promote the development of civil society in the ,pacific ,islands for the purpose of-- 7#a7 strengthening independent media and press freedom2 7#b7 empowering citizens to freely organize and communicate1 including through existing and new civic spaces2 7#c7 strengthening rule of law and increasing government accountability2 and 7#d7 promoting democratic political culture4 7b7 ,conduct of program 7#a7 ,in general ,the program developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be carried out in consultation with local civil society groups in the ,pacific ,islands1 including civil society groups that represent or work with traditionally marginalized groups4 7#b7 ,elements ,the program developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 may be carried out through-- 7,a7 technical assistance and support1 including through training and professional and academic fellowships2 7,b7 grants provided on a competitive basis to qualified civil society organizations for the purpose of carrying out projects and programs dedicated to the objectives described in subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 grants provided on a competitive basis to qualified ,united ,states organizations with demonstrated expertise in civil society development and the ,pacific ,islands4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the program developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 assess the strength and viability of civil society sectors of the ,pacific ,islands1 including legal1 organizational capacity1 financial1 advocacy1 services1 infrastructure1 and public image sectors2 and 7,b7 identify the objectives and measures of success for the program4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg to carry out this section4