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Hawaii House Bill HCR160

Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR160

Introduced
3/11/22  
Refer
3/14/22  
Report Pass
3/29/22  

Caption

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.

Impact

The resolution also addresses pressing issues regarding the stalled negotiations of the Compacts of Free Association (COFA). With financial provisions for these compacts set to expire in the coming years, HCR160 urges the President of the United States and Congress to appoint a lead negotiator to advance these negotiations. The resolution asserts the necessity of re-evaluating these agreements to ensure continued support and assistance to COFA nations, which are integral to America's strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Summary

HCR160 is a House Concurrent Resolution recognizing the significant ties between Hawaii and the Freely Associated States (Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia). The resolution underscores the historical migration of Micronesians to Hawaii dating back to 1877 and acknowledges their contributions to the cultural landscape and economy of the state. Notably, the resolution highlights the participation of COFA migrants in various economic activities, estimated to contribute approximately $336 million to Hawaii’s GDP as of 2017.

Contention

Debate surrounding HCR160 has particularly focused on the status and treatment of COFA migrants in Hawaii. The resolution condemns racial and cultural discrimination against them, calling for programs aimed at combating such issues, including expanding language access and addressing bullying within schools. This aspect of the resolution reflects ongoing challenges faced by Pacific Islander communities in Hawaii and the need for targeted support from both state and federal levels.

Latest HCR160 Activity

Companion Bills

HI HR160

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR223

Urging The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Allow Migrants To The United States From Compacts Of Free Association States To Benefit From Federal Emergency Aid.

HI SR199

Urging The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Allow Migrants To The United States From Compacts Of Free Association States To Benefit From Federal Emergency Aid.

HI SB144

Relating To Compacts Of Free Association.

HI HCR130

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI HCR107

Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Exempt Hawaii From The Jones Act.

HI HCR96

Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.

HI HR111

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI HR88

Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Exempt Hawaii From The Jones Act.

HI HCR110

Urging The President Of The United States And United States Congress To Return The United States Monetary System To The Gold Standard.

HI HR80

Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.

Similar Bills

HI HR160

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.

HI HR159

Recognizing The Historic, Cultural, And Strategic Connections Among The Peoples Of Oceania, Of Which Hawaii Is A Part, And Urging Greater Collaboration With Governments Of These Nations And Implementation Of Programs And Training To Combat Discrimination Against Pacific Island Communities.

HI HCR159

Recognizing The Historic, Cultural, And Strategic Connections Among The Peoples Of Oceania, Of Which Hawaii Is A Part, And Urging Greater Collaboration With Governments Of These Nations And Implementation Of Programs And Training To Combat Discrimination Against Pacific Island Communities.

HI SR137

Recognizing The Historic, Cultural, And Strategic Connections Among The Peoples Of Oceania, Of Which Hawaii Is A Part, And Urging Greater Collaboration With Governments Of Nations And Programs And Training To Combat Discrimination Against Pacific Island Communities.

HI SCR236

Recognizing The Historic, Cultural, And Strategic Connections Among The Peoples Of Oceania, Of Which Hawaii Is A Part, And Urging Greater Collaboration With Governments Of Nations And Programs And Training To Combat Discrimination Against Pacific Island Communities.

HI SB768

Relating To Language Access.

HI SB768

Relating To Language Access.

HI SCR102

Encouraging The Facilitation Of A Path To Citizenship For Immigrants From Parties To The Compacts Of Free Association.