Congress

A fiscal 2026 defense bill provision could position the CNMI as a strategic hub in the Indo-Pacific while boosting local economic opportunities.

The de minimis exemption allowed goods valued under $800 to be shipped to the U.S. customs zone without any extra duties or fees.

The package approved by the U.S. House of Representatives includes $1.06 billion in military construction and $1.17 billion in family housing construction.

The House Armed Services Committee has advanced amendments that will benefit businesses and Department of Defense workers on Guam

Guam Del. James Moylan and U.S. Virgin Islands Del. Stacey Plaskett have introduced legislation to form a task force on voting rights in the territories.