News Releases
Jun 17, 2019
MISSION Act survey
The House Veterans Affairs Committee is gathering stories from veterans nationwide, whose healthcare has been affected by the MISSION Act roll out.
Jun 17, 2019
Veterans help veterans
Pacific Areas Veterans of Foreign Wars held their convention on Saipan this year.
Jun 17, 2019
Members urge FAS REAL ID action
Led by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i), House and Senate members with resident populations from Freely Associated States want requirements eased for these FAS citizens to obtain a REAL ID drivers license.
Jun 17, 2019
Max Aguon, Earth Hero
Mr. Marcelino "Max" Aguon of Chalan Kanoa exemplifies selfless dedication to environmental stewardship.
Jun 17, 2019
Welcome, Malvika Shrimali
Ms. Malvika Shrimali is our first Girl Scout Congressional Aide this summer.
Jun 14, 2019
THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS - June 14, 2019
We pray for peace • EDA disaster funds available • More oversight for disaster funds • Parolees may appeal DUA denials • Mabuhay! • MISSION ACT survey • Veterans help veterans • Members urge FAS REAL ID action • Max Aguon, Earth Hero • VA benefits counselor • Welcome, Malvika Shrimali • Opportunities • Legislative Highlights
Jun 10, 2019
THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS - June 07, 2019
Goal: faster federal aid to schools • Democrats pass disaster aid - $129.6M in Marianas set-asides • 150M+ expected from CDBG-DR • House okays parolees bill • New vets community care program • Veterans benefits counselor • Focus on Marianas food aid • Emergency food & shelter: $83,720 • The ocean is all around us
Jun 10, 2019
Goal: faster federal aid to schools
How best to get help to America’s schools after a natural disaster was the goal of the hearing I held Wednesday, as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Jun 10, 2019
Democrats pass disaster aid
House Democrats passed a disaster aid bill for the Marianas and other communities struck by natural disaster in 2018 and 2019 on Monday, after repeated attempts by Republicans to block the bill.
