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TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4548-H4613] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Welcome Chad to the Tinian District Office Welcome Chad to the Tinian District Office Our office is pleased to welcome Chad Acollador to the Tinian District Office as our summer intern. A senior at Grand Canyon University in Arizona, Chad is pursuing studies in Health Care Administration. She…

Celebrating 250 years of American Small Business Celebrating 250 years of American Small Business Image Earlier this month, the Small Business Committee held a Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:12 July 15, 2026

Calling All Young CNMI Athletes: Apply for the 2026 Patriot Games Calling All Young CNMI Athletes: Apply for the 2026 Patriot Games As we continue celebrating America’s 250th birthday, the 2026 Patriot Games will bring together some of the nation’s most outstanding young athletes for a…

To the People of 2276: A Message of Hope from the CNMI To the People of 2276: A Message of Hope from the CNMI Image This Independence Day, I had the profound honor of placing a Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:07 July 15, 2026

$16.8 Million Secured for Saipan Airport Improvements $16.8 Million Secured for Saipan Airport Improvements Image The Commonwealth Ports Authority has been awarded $16.8 million in two federal grants to support major upgrades at the Francisco Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:13 July 15, 2026

Expanding Travel Benefits for Veterans Expanding Travel Benefits for Veterans Image During a Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:10 July 15, 2026

$382K to Support Mental Health Services $382K to Support Mental Health Services The Commonwealth has received $382,703 in FEMA funding for the Crisis Counseling - Immediate Services Program in response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, FEMA recently announced. This support will help expand access to…

Supporting the Governor’s Sinlaku Cost Share Request Supporting the Governor’s Sinlaku Cost Share Request Following Governor Apatang's reques Kirk.Stone@mai… Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:08 July 15, 2026

$9 Million to Rebuild and Strengthen Power Grid $9 Million to Rebuild and Strengthen Power Grid Congratulations to the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation on receiving an additional $8.97 million in FEMA funding to complete permanent repairs to our power transmission and distribution systems…

The marine who talked hundreds out of Saipan's caves The marine who talked hundreds out of Saipan's caves A recent story featured in an MSN news article revisits the extraordinary story of Marine Corps veteran Guy Gabaldon, widely known as the “Pied Piper of Saipan,” who, during the World War II…

NMC Professor Lorna Liban Visits Washington NMC Professor Lorna Liban Visits Washington Image Northern Marianas College Chemistry Professor Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:23 June 29, 2026

Welcome, Malina Welcome, Malina Image A big welcome Malina Tenorio to our intern team this summer. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:29 June 29, 2026

NMC’s Tech PIECS Visits Washington NMC’s Tech PIECS Visits Washington Image Eileen Babauta, Director of the Technology Partners Increasing Employment through Coordinated Services ( Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:18 June 29, 2026

Welcome, Lee Welcome, Lee Image I am excited to welcome Lee Andy Camacho II to the Saipan District Office as a summer intern. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:27 June 29, 2026

Welcome, Hailey Welcome, Hailey Image This week we welcome Hailey Farrell to the Washington congressional office through the Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:26 June 29, 2026

$59k for Prisoner Substance Abuse Treatment $59k for Prisoner Substance Abuse Treatment The Commonwealth’s Criminal Justice Planning Agency is receiving $59,236 in Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program funds, the Department of Justice announced this week. Funds will help…

From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage It’s great to see the CNMI featured in a recent USA Today article highlighting the Smithsonian Institution’s America 250 exhibition, “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and…

Cody Norita Appointed to Fishery Management Council Cody Norita Appointed to Fishery Management Council The U.S. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:19 June 29, 2026

Welcome, Jill Welcome, Jill We also welcome Jill Anne Mallari to the Washington congressional office as our newest summer intern. A rising senior at the University of San Diego majoring in Political Science with a minor in Sociology, Jill remains dedicated to giving back to the islands that have…

JKPL Director Erlinda Naputi Recognized as National "250 Public Service Champion" JKPL Director Erlinda Naputi Recognized as National "250 Public Service Champion" Image The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s very own Director, Ms. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:15 June 29, 2026

Dr. Debra Cabrera, Will Castro, and Mariana Visit DC Dr. Debra Cabrera, Will Castro, and Mariana Visit DC Image Dr. Debra T. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:24 June 29, 2026

2026 America's Field Trip Awardees 2026 America's Field Trip Awardees We are proud to celebrate four talented students from the Northern Mariana Islands who are among the 250 awardees in the 2026 America’s Field Trip contest sponsored by America250. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:33 June 29,…

Strengthening Support for CNMI Corrections Strengthening Support for CNMI Corrections Image Commonwealth Corrections Commissioner Anthony Torres visited the Washington congressional office on Tuesday while in Washington, D.C., for t Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:21 June 29, 2026

Richard Macaraeg Visit Richard Macaraeg Visit Last week my D.C. office had the pleasure of meeting with Richard Macaraeg, a former Saipan resident and graduate of Saipan Southern High School. He now serves in the Coast Guard and is stationed in Alexandria, Virginia. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/22/2026…

Meeting with the Kua Nalu Native Hawaiian Foundation Meeting with the Kua Nalu Native Hawaiian Foundation Image On Wednesday I met with Shirlene Ostrov, Mele Songsong, and Dean Fagan representing the Kua Nalu Native Hawaiian Foundation, a Haw Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:21 June 22, 2026

Working Towards Reliable, Affordable Energy Working Towards Reliable, Affordable Energy Image Eastern Power Solutions CEO Daniel Myung and Executive VP Karen Brazell met with me Wednesday to discuss Eastern’s ongoing and planned work Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:19 June 22, 2026

Welcome Soledad Welcome Soledad This week we welcome Soledad Sablan to our Washington congressional office as our newest summer intern. As a Communications major at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Soledad continues to showcase a strong dedication to serving our islands and giving…

Amalia Pangelinan Serving Community Through Recovery Amalia Pangelinan Serving Community Through Recovery I was proud to see CNMI resident Amalia Pangelinan featured by the University of Hawaiʻi for her work supporting the Commonwealth's recovery following Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Amalia, a Master of…

Catch Up with Kim -- June 22nd, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Catch Up with Kim -- June 22nd, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Image Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:14 June 22, 2026

Travel Assistance for Veterans Bill Introduced Travel Assistance for Veterans Bill Introduced Image Veterans living in the Northern Mariana Islands and the Freely Associated States face significant barriers to accessing VA health care b Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:17 June 22, 2026

Today Is the Deadline for Disaster Assistance Applications Today Is the Deadline for Disaster Assistance Applications Today, June 22, is the last day for individuals and families affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku to apply for federal disaster assistance. If you have experienced damage to your home,…

Happy Fathers Day Happy Fathers Day Image I hope all of the dads out there had a wonderful Father’s Day yesterday and had the chance to spend some time with the people who make fatherhood so meaningful. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/22/2026 - 11:15 June 22, 2026

$1 Million for Medical Oxygen Generator $1 Million for Medical Oxygen Generator The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) is slated to receive $1 million under the F Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:07 June 15, 2026

$1 Million in Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grants $1 Million in Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grants The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $1 million in Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant funding to support residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana…

Conversation with Rear Admiral Lasky Conversation with Rear Admiral Lasky Image I was pleased to sit down with my friend, Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky, Commander of Joint Task Force Micronesia. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:07 June 15, 2026

Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day On Wednesday, the congressional office hosted National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) Kansas Delegate Billie Brannon as part of the 2026 Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day. The program gives young people with lived…

Welcome, Lizzy Welcome, Lizzy Last week, our Washington congressional office welcomed Lizzy Vise as a John A. Knauss Fellow for a year-long placement. Sponsored by the National Sea Grant College Program, Lizzy will support the office on marine policy issues and related legislative priorities. Lizzy…

Building Stronger Pacific Partnerships Building Stronger Pacific Partnerships Image I recently joined fellow Members of the Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:08 June 15, 2026

James Beard Finalist Highlights Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen James Beard Finalist Highlights Chamorro Chicken Kelaguen We were very proud to see Chamorro culture and cuisine highlighted on Hawaii News Now by celebrated chef Sheldon Simeon, a James Beard Award finalist and Top Chef alum who is widely…

Securing Continued Marianas Conservation Funding Securing Continued Marianas Conservation Funding Image Along with 103 House colleagues, I introduced the bipartisan Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:11 June 15, 2026

$1.25m for Criminal Justice Infrastructure Modernization $1.25m for Criminal Justice Infrastructure Modernization The CNMI Criminal Justice Planning Agency has been awarded $1,250,000 in Consolidated National Criminal History Improvement Program funds, DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs announced…

Ayuyus Come to Washington Ayuyus Come to Washington Image This week I had the opportunity to welcome Lucia Deleon Guerrero, Triana Sablan, Annia Indalecio, Jose Dela Rosa, as well as their chaperones Richard Basa an Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/15/2026 - 13:13 June 15, 2026

$1.16 Million to Survey Marine Biodiversity in Rota $1.16 Million to Survey Marine Biodiversity in Rota Image The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization chartered by Congress, has announced a pending grant Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 09:56 June 8, 2026

Catch Up with Kim -- June 8th, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Catch Up with Kim -- June 8th, 2026 -- Letter from the Congresswoman Image Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 09:34 June 8, 2026

Welcome, Intern Maili Welcome, Intern Maili Please join me in welcoming Maili Peter to the Saipan District Office as our summer intern. Maili recently completed her first year at Northern Marianas College and will be transferring to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa this fall. She brings a strong…

Welcome, Intern Jayda Welcome, Intern Jayda Image I am excited to welcome Jayda Norita to the Saipan District Office as a summer intern. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 09:58 June 8, 2026

Welcome, Intern Anton Welcome, Intern Anton Image The Saipan District Office is pleased to welcome Anton Megino as a summer intern. Anton is a junior at Fort Hays State University majoring in Political Science. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 09:57 June 8, 2026

A Covenant Built on Consent - Remarks at Right to Democracy’s Congressional Briefing A Covenant Built on Consent - Remarks at Right to Democracy’s Congressional Briefing Image As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I was honored to Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon,…

MVA’s Judy C. Torres Receives PATA Award of Merit MVA’s Judy C. Torres Receives PATA Award of Merit We were happy to learn that Judy C. Kirk.Stone@mai… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 10:12 June 8, 2026