In CommitteeFiled Jul 23, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Department of State to examine whether consular officers can be embedded on Coast Guard and Navy operations in Pacific Island countries. It would affect State consular staff, the Coast Guard and Navy, and the partner nations involved, with the goal of assessing potential diplomatic and security benefits. The findings would guide any future decisions about such deployments.
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