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While not unprecedented, it is unique for a freshman member of Congress to serve in three House Committees. It is an honor to serve on the House Small Business Committee, where I will advocate for the small businesses that drive our economy. This committee oversees the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its programs, including access to financial assistance and federal contracting opportunities. Additionally, I will serve on the Subcommittees on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access; and Contracting and Infrastructure, respectively.
Advocating for our veterans is one of my highest priorities, and I am grateful to serve on the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Veterans in the Northern Marianas have historically received fewer resources and support compared to other jurisdictions, and I will work tirelessly to expand access to healthcare services, benefits, and fair treatment. Building on progress like the PACT Act, I aim to secure equitable resources for the men and women who have served our nation.
I am proud to represent the Northern Marianas on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I) for the first time. T&I oversees critical areas, including aviation, highways, transit systems, maritime transportation, and federal economic development agencies. This committee also addresses wastewater infrastructure, emergency preparedness, public buildings, and Coast Guard operations. These are areas vital to the development and resilience of our islands, and I am committed to ensuring our infrastructure needs are met.
As the 119th Congress begins, I am honored to announce my appointments to three House Committees where I will work to address the needs of the Northern Marianas and advance policies that support our community. Securing three committee assignments as a freshman Member is a rare privilege, and you better believe I am going to use this opportunity to deliver meaningful results for our islands.
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This week, I wrote to Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs, Carmen Cantor, to advocate for the continuation of annual payments to the Prior Service Benefits Trust Fund. The Fund supports 109 remaining program members from the Northern Marianas who served the U.S. Navy Administration or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands between 1944 and 1986, providing critical assistance for their everyday needs.
Retirees in the Northern Marianas may see a change in their Social Security benefits following the enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act this month.
On a bright morning at American Memorial Park, your Congressional Office joined the U.S.
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This week, the House Transportation & Infrastructure committee