Continue policy of constructive engagement with rest of world especially the Indo-Pacific
I will continue a policy of constructive engagement with the rest of the world, especially the Indo-Pacific.
Occurrences
Evidence
Case said the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2027 MilCon-VA bill, and that he secured language and funding tied to veterans care, Pacific Island veterans health, and the Freely Associated States, all framed as priorities for Hawaii and the Indo-Pacific.
Case asked the President to extend a Jones Act waiver, saying it was needed to protect Hawaii's fuel supply and U.S. military readiness in the Indo-Pacific during ongoing shipping disruptions.
In a congressional newsletter, Case said he would work with the administration where it benefits Hawaii and the country, described the Indo-Pacific as affected by the Iran war, and said he uses oversight, legislation, votes, and public statements as part of that approach.
Case reported that his committee approved the FY 2027 CJS bill and highlighted Pacific-facing investments such as marine research, ocean observing, port resilience, and cybersecurity work serving Hawaii and the broader Pacific.
Assessments
The promise is broad and posture-based rather than a discrete bill or executive action. During the same federal term, Case took multiple official actions consistent with constructive Indo-Pacific engagement, including advancing Indo-Pacific-related appropriations priorities, seeking language and funding for Pacific Island and Freely Associated States issues, and pressing the President on a Jones Act waiver tied to Hawaii and Indo-Pacific readiness. However, the cited evidence mostly shows committee activity, requests, and public positioning, not a completed enacted policy outcome attributable to Case. This supports meaningful same-term progress and continued engagement, but not full delivery.