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HI HCR160
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the historical and ongoing contributions of Compact of Free Association (COFA) migrants from the Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Federated States of Micronesia to Hawaii's economy and cultural traditions.
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Acknowledges the estimated 25,000 COFA migrants living in Hawaii and their $336.2 million contribution to Hawaii's Gross Domestic Product in 2017, along with higher per capita military service rates than most U.S. states.
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Condemns racial or cultural discrimination, violence, and defamation against COFA citizens and urges the Governor to implement programs combating discrimination against Pacific Island communities.
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Urges the President of the United States and Congress to appoint a lead negotiator to complete stalled COFA renegotiations before financial provisions expire (2023 for FSM and Marshall Islands, 2024 for Palau).
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Requests continued U.S. Congressional support for economic and scientific assistance to the Freely Associated States, citing their geo-strategic importance to U.S. national security and the Indo-Pacific region.
Legislative Description
Celebrating The Ties Between Hawaii And The Freely Associated States And Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Appoint A Lead Negotiator To Revitalize And Finalize The Stalled Renegotiation Of The Compacts Of Free Association Prior To The Compacts' Expiration.
Recognition
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Todd, Woodson, Yamane excused (4).
3/29/2022