we are excluded from all these things. You are trying to raise your voice to say, include us, include us.

As a Pacific Islander, I wish to recognize the significance of June 12 as Philippines Independence Day and the relationship that the U.S. and the Philippines share. As a founding member of the United Nations and a member of many…

Today I rise to pay tribute to an influential figure from my district who has made extraordinary contributions to the field of medicine, the late Dr. Ralph Guerrero Sablan. Dr. Sablan sadly left this Earth several weeks ago and was well…

Unfortunately, the Administration has shown that it does not care about the local and Indigenous groups' experience on what is best for their lands.

The people of Guam would like to congratulate and recognize Admiral John Aquilino, call sign ``LUNG.'' Admiral Aquilino began his career as a midshipman at the U.S. Navy Academy. Upon graduating in 1984, he would go on to receive his…

As the Nation celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I proudly rise to recognize my community, the island of Guam. Over 7,000 miles away from the U.S. mainland resides a proud community of Chamorros, Filipino…

Without robust funding for these grants, our local agencies will struggle to properly provide for our constituents.

Today, I rise to honor a remarkable individual who has made significant contributions to the field of medicine, Dr. Vincent Duenas. His deep passion for healing and his tireless dedication to patient care has made a profound impact on the…

Today, I rise to recognize Mayor John Cruz as he serves his final term representing the village of Hagatna after almost two decades. Before becoming the mayor of Guam's capital, Cruz faithfully served the government of Guam for 25 years…

Today I would like to honor and recognize the Guam Chamber of Commerce who this year are celebrating their 100th anniversary. The Guam Chamber of Commerce has and continues to be the voice of economic growth in Guam. An advocate for…

Today I rise to recognize Mayor Melissa Savares as she serves her final term as mayor of Dededo, Guam. For close to two decades, Melissa has dedicated herself to the betterment of families, youth, and ``the elderly,'' ``manamko,'' residing…

Today, I rise to recognize and celebrate the 70th anniversary of a local TV station in my district, KUAM News. KUAM News has been broadcasting locally since 1954, providing the community with accurate and timely news coverage on local…

Today I rise to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Calvo's Insurance, a company that has been a pillar of support for thousands in my island community. In 1938, Eduardo T. Calvo began selling fire and typhoon insurance out of his home. What…

I implore you to pass H.R. 6273 to allow us to continue to adequately improve and maintain the quality of life for all U.S. citizens and COFA migrants on the island of Guam.

My words alone are insufficient to describe the enormous impact of COFA citizens on Guam's quality of life.

I would like to take this time to honor the life and legacy of the late Peter Richard Sgro, who sadly left this world on January 9. Peter was iconic on so many levels that his outside-the-box vision and drive to effectuate change will be…

Guam will always welcome migrants looking to work hard and make a good living.

It is imperative that Congress ensure that this legislation not only addresses the specific needs of Guam but is also fiscally responsible and does not come into conflict with existing federal law and international agreements.

We know fully well how critically important the Compacts are for U.S. national security and the incredible mutual benefits that the U.S.-FAS special relationship provides.

H.R. 6062 represents the inestimable value we place on our unity with the United States but also the equal importance we place on our Constitution and the protection of the Samoan way of life.

COFA migrants are our neighbors, our co-workers, and our leaders on Guam.

These numbers are regularly over $100 million annually. Meanwhile, compact impact, even when it existed, only sent $15 million to Guam.

What we need from Congress now is the same flexibility that Congress allows to all of the other territories to shape their own future.

These agreements are critical to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Guam's role as a vital part of the U.S. national security matrix means that Chinese hackers are looking for every opportunity to infiltrate our critical infrastructure.