119th Congress
This June 19th, we join the nation in honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and committing ourselves to the fight for freedom, equality, and justice for a
We know not everyone can make it into a district office, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting help with a federal program or service. If you’ve got questions, concerns, or need assistance, we’ll be out in the community and ready to support you. Today, June 13, 2025, we are holding mobile outreach clinics on Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Staff from your congressional office will be at: |
Please join me in congratulating Marlene Lumabi, who has been selected to represent the Northern Mariana Islands in the prestigious FIBA Europe Coaching Certificate (FECC) Program. The FECC is a world-class coaching initiative focused on youth
June 14th, 2025, marks 250 years since the formation of the United States Army. From citizen-soldiers of the American Revolution to today’s most capable ground force in the world, the U.S. Army has served with unmatched bravery, dedication, and loyalty. |
This weekend, we solemnly commemorate the 81st anniversary of the start of the Battle of Saipan, a defining and deeply painful chapter in our history. On June 15, 1944, American forces landed on Saipan’s southwestern shore, marking the beginning of a brutal conflict that forever changed the lives of the Chamorro and Refaluwasch people. We honor the immense sacrifices made by American servicemembers and the suffering endured by our indigenous communities. |
This week, I met with Chief of Staff Julie Ann Schmidt, Deputy Assistant Secretary Jim McHugh, and Senior Labor Policy Advisor Beverly McKittrick from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), which operates under the U.S. Department of Labor, to discuss safety concerns for the Pacific Territories, including American Samoa, Guam, and the CNMI. |
On Wednesday, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced several bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening transportation, infrastructure, and public service |
The Department of the Navy released the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Joint Military Training (CJMT) on Tinian. The plan outlines some major changes, including construction of live-fire ranges, a new base camp, communications infrastructure, and a biosecurity facility at the Port of Tinian. |
CNMI resident, Assistant U.S. Attorney Lieutenant Colonel Albert “Bubba” Flores visited his congressional office on Wednesday. He was in Washington as part of a select delegation of senior leaders from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. An attorney and proud resident, he currently lives on Saipan with his family and serves as a reserve officer with Marine Corps Forces Pacific Command. Thank you for stopping by, LtCol Flores. |