#Indo-Pacific Strategy

Lawmakers say the bill addresses rising concerns about Chinese influence in the region while supporting the long-term development goals of Pacific Island nations.

The US House Committee on Appropriation on Wednesday approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget for State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, one of 12 bills that collectively fund the federal government. The proposed discretionary funding level is $147.5 billion, a decrease of almost $6.4 billion over the FY24 enacted level.