119th Congress
Attention, K-8 students! The Second Lady of the United States (SLOTUS) Summer Reading Challenge has begun! To get started, download the participation information at www.wh.gov/read. The challenge began Sunday, June 1 and will end on September 5, 2025. |
Friends from the Guam Visitors Bureau visited this week to discuss opportunities to support and grow the tourism industry in both the CNMI and Guam. The conversation focused on regional collaboration, federal support for tourism recovery, and shared challenges such as workforce development, air service connectivity, and sustainable growth. I reaffirmed our commitment to advocating for policies and funding that uplift the Marianas and the broader Micronesian region as premier travel destinations. Si Yu’us ma’ase to |
On June 12, we proudly join our Filipino community in celebrating Philippines Independence Day! The CNMI and the Phili
Living in the islands, air service challenges, and struggles with having districts far from Washington were among the topics Congresswoman Jill Tokuda of Hawaii and I discussed in our overdue introductory meeting Tuesday. I’m grateful for her visit and look forward to building a strong partnership and friendship as we work together on issues that matter to the Pacific Islands. Thank you, Rep. Tokuda. |
On Thursday, the Canaries travelled all the way from San Vicente Elementary School to visit Washington, DC, and stopped by their Congressional Office during their trip. These bright 4th and 5th grade students talked about all their adventures while they were in the Nation’s Capital - from embarking on a tour of the Capitol Building to visiting the FBI Headquarters all while learning about their federal government. And from the sounds if it, they had an unforgettable time! |
This week, I wrote to Department of Public Safety Commissioner Anthony Macaranas to open a |
It was amazing to meet Byul An, her brother One, and chaperone Arisa Sakai-Peters in Washington, DC on Wednesday to celebrate Byul winning the Congressional Art Competition. Byul is an incredibly talented student at Saipan Southern High School and her artwork, Sabalu Market, is an absolute masterpiece that captures the spirit of our islands. This amazing work of art will hang in the halls of Congress for the next year. So proud of you, Byul! |
I sent out a call to community and government organizations to reopen a long-overdue conversation this week on what happens after the CNMI’s immigration transition period ends in 2029. The phase-out of programs like the CNMI-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) visa is just four years away, and we can’t afford to wait until the last minute to plan for what comes next. |
This week, I had the honor of meeting with advocates from the Alzheimer’s Association Hawaii Chapter, including Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Coby Chock and Executive Director LJ Duenas.
Buying a home and becoming a homeowner is complicated and often comes with unexpected costs. When veterans return home after serving in the military - the stress of navigating this process is the last thing they need. We can mitigate this difficulty by providing financial counseling to our veterans so they can make lasting plans to ensure their future is well prepared for.