Press Releases

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.

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has introduced HR 9316, the Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act, to expand eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiary travel reimbursements for veterans residing in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Freely Associated States.