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USCIS Responds on Delayed CNMI Long-term Resident EAD Renewal Applications USCIS Responds on Delayed CNMI Long-term Resident EAD Renewal Applications Following multiple Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:33 June 1, 2026

Talking Tourism and Policy with Hotel Industry Leaders Talking Tourism and Policy with Hotel Industry Leaders Image I had the opportunity to sit down with the leaders of our hotel sector during the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Isla Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:35 June 1, 2026

Steps Forward on Strengthening Workforce Stability for Recovery Steps Forward on Strengthening Workforce Stability for Recovery I introduced HR 8931 , the Northern Mariana Islands Workforce Improvement Act, to address one of the longstanding challenges facing our workforce a Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon,…

Ehime University Partners with PSS on School Meal Project Ehime University Partners with PSS on School Meal Project We’re proud to see a recent feature in The Mainichi , one of Japan’s oldest and most prestigious newspapers, highlighting the Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:42 June 1, 2026

Working Toward Disaster Nutrition Assistance with NAP Working Toward Disaster Nutrition Assistance with NAP Image Of the many programs that become available after a disaster, one of the most important for families in the CNMI is the USDA’s Dis Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:32 June 1, 2026

Bringing the Conversation to the Community Bringing the Conversation to the Community Image I had the opportunity to go back-to-back with Thomas Manglona at Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:38 June 1, 2026

Pairing Artificial Intelligence and Human Skills with Island Training Solutions and Asia Pacific Education Services Pairing Artificial Intelligence and Human Skills with Island Training Solutions and Asia Pacific Education Services Image I had the opportunity to meet with Island Training Solutions…

Welcome Avah! Welcome Avah! Please join me in welcoming Avah Torres to the Congressional Office for the summer. Avah is an incoming junior at Colorado State University majoring in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Health Promotion. She is excited to learn more about public health…

Catch Up with Kim -- June 01, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Catch Up with Kim -- June 01, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Image Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:31 June 1, 2026

Welcome Back Isa! Welcome Back Isa! I am excited to welcome Issa Teigita back to the Saipan District Office! She is a Sociology major and Educational Studies minor at Macalester College. I am grateful Issa decided to return to the office this summer so she can continue to bring her passion for…

Talking Economics and the CNMI with OMB Talking Economics and the CNMI with OMB Image It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/01/2026 - 14:34 June 1, 2026

Celebrating IPIF’s 70 Years of Service to the Pacific Celebrating IPIF’s 70 Years of Service to the Pacific I’m proud to join Senators Mazie Hirono, Brian Schatz, along with Representatives Jill Tokuda and Ed Case, in introducing a bicameral resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the U.S.…

Chochu Local Supports Sinlaku Relief Efforts in Portland Chochu Local Supports Sinlaku Relief Efforts in Portland Since opening in 2018, Chochu Local has become a beloved small business in Portland, Oregon, proudly sharing Chamorro food and culture in the Pacific Northwest. Owned by Joy and Mike…

Washington Examiner Op-Ed: Why Territorial Infrastructure Matters to America’s National Security Washington Examiner Op-Ed: Why Territorial Infrastructure Matters to America’s National Security Image Last week I published an Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:57 May 26, 2026

Transportation Bill Brings Major Wins for the Marianas Transportation Bill Brings Major Wins for the Marianas Image The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday approved Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:54 May 26, 2026

$15.65 Million to Address PFAS in Drinking Water and to Replace Lead Pipes $15.65 Million to Address PFAS in Drinking Water and to Replace Lead Pipes The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.45 million in new grant Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:07 May 26, 2026

Small Business Committee Markup Small Business Committee Markup Image Along with my colleagues, on Wednesday I voted to advance several bipartisan bills out of the Small Business Committee. Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:03 May 26, 2026

Working with House Leadership on CNMI Recovery Working with House Leadership on CNMI Recovery Image I met with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise on Wednesday to discuss the CNMI’s ongoing economic challenges, which have only been exac Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:01 May 26, 2026

Antonio Cabrera Capitol Tour Antonio Cabrera Capitol Tour This week the D.C. office had the privilege of welcoming Antonio Cabrera, a former Saipan resident. He now lives in Virginia and works in the restaurant industry. After he visited the office, he was then taken on a tour of the Capitol by…

$2.095 Million FAA Grant Awarded for Saipan International Airport Improvements $2.095 Million FAA Grant Awarded for Saipan International Airport Improvements We are pleased to share that the Commonwealth Ports Authority has been awarded $2.095 million through the Federal Aviation Administration’s…

Recognizing the American Red Cross’ Service to the CNMI Recognizing the American Red Cross’ Service to the CNMI Last Tuesday, I was honored to visit the American Red Cross Open House in the Rayburn House Office Building and recognize the great work the Red Cross does for communities across our…

Remembering and Honoring our Fallen Heroes Remembering and Honoring our Fallen Heroes Image While the CNMI is not holding an official Memorial Day ceremony today due to the ongoing recovery efforts following Super Typhoon Sinlaku, I Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 05/26/2026 - 10:51 May 26, 2026

$1 Million for Gualo Rai Road Improvements $1 Million for Gualo Rai Road Improvements The Commonwealth’s Department of Public Works will receive $1 million under the Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 05/26/2026 - 11:07 May 26, 2026

CONGRATULATING FOUR OUTSTANDING YOUNG PEOPLE ON GRADUATING THE COAST GUARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H3631] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Catch Up with Kim -- April 18, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Catch Up with Kim -- April 18, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Image Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:32 May 18, 2026

Joining the Cause for Response and Recovery Joining the Cause for Response and Recovery Image I am incredibly proud for the team we have in our CNMI district office. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:36 May 18, 2026

Bringing the CNMI’s Reality to the House Floor Bringing the CNMI’s Reality to the House Floor On Thursday , I took to the House floor to speak about the realities facing the CNMI following Super Typhoon Sinlaku and the deeper challenges our islands were already carrying Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon,…

White House Engagement Continues as CNMI Recovers White House Engagement Continues as CNMI Recovers Image Jack Rosemond, Special Assistant to the President in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, met with me again following my re Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:39 May 18, 2026

Recognizing the Heroes of Super Typhoon Recovery Recognizing the Heroes of Super Typhoon Recovery Image Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:35 May 18, 2026

VA West LA Property; Failing Homeless Veterans VA West LA Property; Failing Homeless Veterans Image The National Center for Warrior Independence at the West Los Angeles campus has been owned by the VA for decades and was intended to prov Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:41 May 18, 2026

VA Benefits Assistance Available on Saipan this Week VA Benefits Assistance Available on Saipan this Week The Veterans Benefits Administration will be on Saipan this week to provide veterans access to a VA Benefits Counselor for questions related to non-medical benefits and the PACT Act. Veterans…

U.S. Vets of the FAS Act Heads to Floor U.S. Vets of the FAS Act Heads to Floor My bill to help Micronesian veterans, H.R. 6652 - U.S. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:44 May 18, 2026

Talking through the Road Ahead for Federal Recovery Funding Talking through the Road Ahead for Federal Recovery Funding I came onto social media last Friday because I felt it was important to walk our community through how federal disaster funding actually works and why long-term recovery dollars…

Huskies Helping the Marianas After Sinlaku Huskies Helping the Marianas After Sinlaku As our islands continue recovering from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, we want to recognize the important work being done by researchers and conservation partners studying the long-term impacts of these storms on the…

RECOGNIZING THE EXTRAORDINARY RESPONSE TO SUPER TYPHOON SINLAKU Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H3536] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

SUPER TYPHOON SINLAKU RECOVERY IN NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3465-H3466] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

American Red Cross Volunteers Answer the Call American Red Cross Volunteers Answer the Call On Wednesday, we met with the leadership and volunteers of the American Red Cross to discuss their ongoing recovery efforts following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. We are grateful to hear firsthand about the…

Planning the Next Phase of Recovery Planning the Next Phase of Recovery Image I wrapped up the last two weeks of visits across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota with a follow-up meeting with Governor Apatang and his team to talk throu Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:52 May 8, 2026

Ramhae Awit Called Up to the Big Leagues Ramhae Awit Called Up to the Big Leagues It’s great to see another bright young leader from the CNMI making her mark on the national stage. Congratulations to Saipan’s own Ramhae Andrea Awit for earning a position with the Athletics organization in Las Vegas…

FEMA Individual Assistance FAQ FEMA Individual Assistance FAQ As our community continues to recover from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, my office has prepared a Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:41 May 8, 2026

Medicaid’s Role and Resources During Recovery Medicaid’s Role and Resources During Recovery Image Medicaid is one of the most important healthcare lifelines in the CNMI. Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:50 May 8, 2026

$500,000 for Violence Response Programs $500,000 for Violence Response Programs The Commonwealth’s Criminal Justice Planning Agency is receiving $500,000, the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women announced Tuesday. The funding, awarded through the Grants to Improve the Criminal…

Learning from Governor Torres’ Experience Learning from Governor Torres’ Experience Image The CNMI knows the reality of recovering from major typhoons, and each disaster leaves lessons that can help shape the next response. Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:54 May 8, 2026

Keeping Safety Front and Center During Recovery Keeping Safety Front and Center During Recovery Image I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Austen Cook and Hana Patterson from Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:49 May 8, 2026

Helping Residents Access FEMA Assistance Helping Residents Access FEMA Assistance Image Following the Major Disaster Declaration for Super Typhoon Sinlaku, FEMA has opened the application process for Individual Assistance for resi Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:40 May 8, 2026

Honoring the Service of †Melvin Sakisat Honoring the Service of †Melvin Sakisat Image It was a privilege and an honor to meet with the family of the late Melvin Sakisat to present a flag flown above the U.S. Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:43 May 8, 2026

CNMI Priorities in Military Construction Report CNMI Priorities in Military Construction Report Directive report language I requested regarding the Saipan and Rota airports was included in the House Appropriations Committee’s Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 10:00 May 8, 2026

Recovery and Resilience at Northern Marianas Technical Institute Recovery and Resilience at Northern Marianas Technical Institute Image I visited Northern Marianas Technical Institute to personally assess the condition of the campus following the impact Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:58 May…

We Have a Winner! Hyunyu Choi Wins 2026 Congressional Art Competition We Have a Winner! Hyunyu Choi Wins 2026 Congressional Art Competition Image Congratulations to Hyunyu Choi of Saipan International School for being selected as the winner of the 2026 Congres Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 -…

CNMI Close Up Arrives in DC CNMI Close Up Arrives in DC Image On Wednesday, the D.C. Kirk.Stone@mai… Fri, 05/08/2026 - 09:59 May 8, 2026