HI SCR151

Requests the federal government to provide funding for construction of a hospital in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau.

Identifies that residents of these three nations frequently must travel to the United States (primarily Hawaii or Guam) to receive critical medical care due to lack of local qualified medical facilities.

Notes that the Compact of Free Association enables citizens of these nations to travel to Hawaii and Guam for medical services, but such travel presents significant financial hardship.

Contends that constructing a regional hospital would provide critical medical services and stimulate local economies by creating jobs.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the U.S. Congressional Delegation for Hawaii, and U.S. Ambassadors to the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.