Press Releases
Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds issued the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement suspending the CNMI Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP):
“Following today's announcement, I spoke directly with the White House, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and House leadership regarding the suspension of the CNMI Economic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP) and its potential consequences for the Commonwealth.
Saipan – Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced that the Northern Marianas Technical Institute (NMTech) has formally submitted its application to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to participate in GI Bill education programs, advancing efforts to make technical and workforce training more accessible to veterans in the Commonwealth.
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP) introduced HR 10341, the Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026, legislation that would add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program and expand eligibility to Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India, and Mongolia.
Congressman James Moylan (R-GU) is an original cosponsor of the legislation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced H.R. 10318, the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act (PACMESA), legislation that would strengthen economic benefits, environmental protections, and local consultation requirements for U.S. Pacific territories located near potential seabed mining activities.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced that the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 has passed both chambers of Congress and is now headed to the President for signature. The legislation includes $21.4 million in additional federal Medicaid funding for the Northern Mariana Islands.
Saipan - Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has submitted formal comments to the U.S. Postal Service urging the agency to suspend implementation of new duty collection requirements for mail originating in the U.S. territories until legal and administrative concerns affecting territorial residents are addressed.
Saipan - Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds issued the following statement on the introduction of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (RECRA), which includes language directing the Department of Energy to study whether radioactive fallout from U.S. nuclear testing in the Pacific between 1946 and 1962 reached the Northern Mariana Islands and affected residents.
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds today highlighted three amendments she successfully secured in the House-passed Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing priorities for the Northern Mariana Islands in energy security, defense infrastructure, and military education.