Washington, Sept. 15 -- Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds issued the following press release:

Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP) introduced HR 10341, the Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026, legislation that would add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program and expand eligibility to Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India, and Mongolia.

Congressman James Moylan (R-GU) is an original cosponsor of the legislation.

The proposed inclusion of the Philippines builds on the long-standing ties between the Marianas and the Philippines. Families, businesses, and communities across the region remain closely connected, and greater travel between the Philippines and the Marianas would support tourism, regional air service, famil...