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The CNMI and American Samoa are the only two jurisdictions in the United States without a National Guard. The Guard plays a vital dual role, supporting our nation’s military while also serving states and communities during times of disaster.
Wednesday was a long one. After meeting with Governor Apatang, I was back in the Capitol for a scheduled Committee of the Whole vote on the House Floor at 9:00 pm. This late-night session focused on amendments to the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and was one of the rare opportunities for territorial delegates to cast a vote alongside our colleagues in Congress. We made our vote count and, in the process, I had the chance to connect with fellow Members as the votes were called and tallied.
Regular readers of this newsletter know about our ongoing conversations with Seafix Inc. on the potential for the CNMI to expand its role in ship repair and maintenance. This week, I met again with Andrew Miller, Greg David, and Brian Cain while they were in Washington for meetings with the Department of Defense. Some residents may have noticed fewer prepositioning ships in our waters in recent months. These vessels, vital to our national security, regularly require servicing and repairs, but that work is being done elsewhere in the region.
I believe that to truly understand the challenges we face in the Marianas, you have to see our islands firsthand.
On Wednesday, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced several bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening transportation, infrastructure, and public service |
Honored to temporarily chair Transportation & Infrastructure Member Day Committee hearing this week.