119th Congress
Senior Vice President Frankie Eliptico and Capital Improvement Projects Director Rachel Fusco from Northern Marianas C
Bishop Romeo Convocar visited the district office this week, giving us a meaningful opportunity to talk about the work of the Church across ou
This week, we’d like to highlight Technical Sergeant Consuelo C. Maratita from Rota who was selected as the U.S. Air Force Academy’s sole STEP (Stripes for Exceptional Performers) promotee for 2025. STEP promotions are among the most competitive in the Air Force, reserved for service members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and performance. TSgt Maratita, assigned to the 10th Medical Group in Colorado Springs, was also named 2025 DRU Laboratory NCO of the Year. The CNMI is proud of her service and commitment to excellence in the U.S.
On Wednesday, I spoke with Seth Bailey, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island Affairs in the State Department’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. We discussed a range of issues affecting the Marianas and the broader Pacific region, including regional security dynamics, U.S. engagement with Pacific Island partners, and opportunities to strengthen economic development in the Marianas. I also raised priorities specific to the CNMI and explored ways the State Department can further support stability, prosperity, and U.S.
On Thursday, I participated in the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing with Ben Page, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S.
On Thursday, I participated in the deep sea mining hearing held by the Natural Resources Committee’s Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
In advance of the Natural Resources committee hearing on deep sea mining, on Tuesday I met with Impossible Metals CEO Oliver Gunasekara and his team.
You may have seen reports about a group of senators calling on the Department of Homeland Security to end the EVS-TAP program in the CNMI. I want you to know that I am paying very close attention to this and do not believe changes to EVS-TAP are warranted based on the facts on the ground.