Washington, July 27 -- Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds today highlighted three amendments she successfully secured in the House-passed Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing priorities for the Northern Mariana Islands in energy security, defense infrastructure, and military education.
The amendments would direct a geothermal resource study on Saipan, strengthen the security of infrastructure supporting U.S. military operations, and expand opportunities for students from the Commonwealth to attend the nation's service academies.
The House-approved legislation directs the Department of War to conduct a geothermal resource confirmation s...