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This week, I wrote to Department of Public Safety Commissioner Anthony Macaranas to open a |
It was amazing to meet Byul An, her brother One, and chaperone Arisa Sakai-Peters in Washington, DC on Wednesday to celebrate Byul winning the Congressional Art Competition. Byul is an incredibly talented student at Saipan Southern High School and her artwork, Sabalu Market, is an absolute masterpiece that captures the spirit of our islands. This amazing work of art will hang in the halls of Congress for the next year. So proud of you, Byul! |
I sent out a call to community and government organizations to reopen a long-overdue conversation this week on what happens after the CNMI’s immigration transition period ends in 2029. The phase-out of programs like the CNMI-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) visa is just four years away, and we can’t afford to wait until the last minute to plan for what comes next. |
This week, I had the honor of meeting with advocates from the Alzheimer’s Association Hawaii Chapter, including Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Coby Chock and Executive Director LJ Duenas.
Buying a home and becoming a homeowner is complicated and often comes with unexpected costs. When veterans return home after serving in the military - the stress of navigating this process is the last thing they need. We can mitigate this difficulty by providing financial counseling to our veterans so they can make lasting plans to ensure their future is well prepared for.
Three projects I requested received a total of $3,464,000 in the FY 2026 spending bill marked up by the Appropriations Agriculture
We all know that our home is among the five US Territories that are overlooked and lack the medical care available in CONUS. We have a long way to go in acquiring and staffing up our healthcare system - but I have an idea!
Wishing a very happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads, father figures, uncles, and grandpas across the Marianas.
Thank you for the love, guidance, and quiet strength you bring into our families and communities. Whether you're out fishing, manning the grill, or just enjoying a well-earned nap, I hope today brings you a little rest, a lot of laughter, and the recognition you deserve.
We know not everyone can make it into a district office, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting help with a federal pr