authorizes the extension of certain diplomatic immunities to the Pacific Islands Forum
I will authorize extending certain diplomatic immunities to the Pacific Islands Forum.
Occurrences
Evidence
Congress.gov lists H.R.5300 as sponsored by Rep. Brian J. Mast of Florida's 21st District, introduced on September 11, 2025, and still at the 'Introduced' stage rather than enacted.
Section 607 is titled 'Extension of Diplomatic Immunities to the Pacific Islands Forum' and says International Organizations Immunities Act provisions 'may be extended to the Pacific Islands Forum.'
The actions page shows introduction and referral on September 11, 2025, committee markup on September 17-18, and committee approval to report the bill amended, 27-24, on September 18.
Assessments
Mast sponsored H.R.5300 in the 119th Congress, and the introduced bill included Section 607 authorizing extension of International Organizations Immunities Act privileges to the Pacific Islands Forum. The bill also advanced through committee markup and was approved to be reported, showing a serious legislative attempt during his current House term. However, the available status does not show House passage, Senate passage, presidential signature, or enactment by July 1, 2026, so the promised authorization has not been delivered.