Tag: Congress
2025 Defense budget addresses critical territory needs
The United States House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on...
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USVI committee argues federal policies infringe on civil rights
A local United States Virgin Islands (USVI) committee shared a report to the US Commission on...
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Federal funding at center of Puerto Rico House Treasury Committee hearing
The Puerto Rico House Treasury Committee recently heard details involving the Puerto Rico...
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Congress approves Compacts of Free Association renewals
The Compacts of Free Association (COFA) were renewed as part of the government funding package,...
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Influx of federal funding for the territories for infrastructure, environmental protections
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
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Guam militarizes as US-China tensions deepen
As US-China tensions continue over Taiwan’s independence, economic competitiveness, and defense...
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Territorial leaders, Congress seek input in visa rules for Chinese tourists
Concerns raised by members of Congress about visa waivers for Chinese tourists visiting the...
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2023 in the US territories, in context
What a year. Amidst a turbulent year, we were proud to cover the United States unincorporated...
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NPP to see a contentious Resident Commissioner primary
With Resident Commissioner Jennifer González-Colón (NPP, R) of Puerto Rico running for governor in...
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Pacific territorial delegates help pass COFA renewals
Delegates Amata Radewagen Coleman (R) of American Samoa, James Moylan (R) of Guam, and Gregorio...
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Puerto Rico Status Act introduced in the US Senate
Senator Martin Heinrich (D) of New Mexico introduced the Puerto Rico Status Act (PRSA) on November...
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How a government shutdown could affect the territories
As a shutdown of the federal government looms on November 17, the American territories could see...
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