119th Congress
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany [R] has requested the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, to end what he calls “a loophole” that allows Chinese nationals to visit the CNMI without a visa.
“Communist Chinese nationals are exploiting a loophole that allows them to enter the NMI without a visa,” said Tiffany. “Many travel there just to give birth on U.S. soil and secure citizenship for their children.”
But CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds said the rule is carved out specifically for the territory as an “economic tool” due to its geography.
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On a bright morning at American Memorial Park, your Congressional Office joined the U.S. |
Ensuring that you are connected to the work, programs, and services of the federal government is central to my work in Congress.
This week, the House Transportation & Infrastructure committee held its first hearing of the 119th Congress, focusing on issues related to the Highway Trust Fund and the extension of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA has provided significant resources to advance the development and modernization of CNMI infrastructure, ensuring improvements to roads, utilities, and critical facilities. Discussions also centered on streamlining infrastructure projects to ensure they are completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
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Your Marianas congressional office is up and running in Washington, DC! |
Reps. Tony Gonzales (Texas), Monica De La Cruz (Texas), David Valadao (Calif.), Juan Ciscomani (Ariz.) Rob Bresnahan (Pa.), Nicole Malliotakis (N.Y.), along with Dels. James Moylan of Guam and Kimberlyn King-Hinds of Northern Mariana Islands (Feb. 19): “The House Budget Resolution proposed $800 billion in cuts to programs under the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, with Medicaid expected to bear the brunt of these reductions.
Washington - Congresswoman King-Hinds joined Members of the Congressional Hispanic Conference in writing a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson voicing concerns regarding possible funding decisions from the House Budget Resolution’s committee instructions. The letter agreed with the current GOP agenda which aims to cut wasteful spending but asked the Speaker not to underfund critical programs.
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Following the IGIA, I had the opportunity to participate in a U.S.