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On Thursday I received a brief from Air Force Brigadier General Christopher Leonard on military construction projects in Tinian, Saipan, and Rota. Brigadier General Leonard is the Air Force Director of Civil Engineers, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection at the Pentagon. We discussed the current status and plans of Air Force construction in our islands and I encouraged him to push for greater military engagement with our local small businesses and community partners.
Nadine Deleon Guerrero, network director of the CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC), visited the Congressional Office while she was in DC for th
On Tuesday, I joined a bipartisan briefing held for Members of the House Transportation & Infrastructu
On Wednesday my colleagues on the Small Business Committee and I voted to advance three bipartisan bills to the full House. Two of these bills would enact measures to combat fraud in Small Business Administration lending.
This week we are proud to recognize Cadet Jinnosuke Suzuki of the Northern Marianas for his outstanding achievements as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men’s Swimming & Diving team. Competing in the Bears’ Senior Day victories over Montclair State and Roger Williams, Jinnosuke helped power his team to success with a strong second-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay and an impressive third-place podium finish in the 100-yard freestyle. His dedication, discipline, and athletic excellence embody the U.S.
I recently sat down with Roll Call to talk about what it means to represent the people of the Northern Marianas in Congress, from the long commutes and time zone challenges to the very real “tyranny of distance” that shapes nearly every issue we face. I share how advocating for our islands requires constant education, ensuring our colleagues understand our healthcare limitations, economic realities, and national security importance in the Indo-Pacific. Whether it’s pushing for fair federal funding, strengthening our healthcare infrastruct