AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoRobocall Crackdown Push: Arizona AG Kris Mayes and a bipartisan group of 49 attorneys general, including American Samoa’s AG, urged the FCC to tighten rules so scammers can’t buy and cycle legitimate phone numbers to run fraud. They cite 29.6 billion scam robocalls/texts last year and nearly $2 billion in losses, saying spoofing is down but number-purchasing is the new loophole. Local Compliance Reminder: American Samoa’s Department of Health warned businesses that operating without a valid license can lead to closure and said inspections won’t be done for renewals or permits if licensing paperwork is missing. Infrastructure Funding: The U.S. DOT announced $1.73B in 2026 BUILD grants for 127 projects, with American Samoa included among recipients. Security & Investment: Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula called for U.S. investment to keep American Samoa “future ready,” pointing to regional risks like illegal fishing, narco-terrorism, and critical minerals competition. Education & Youth: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulated Lucas “Hoss” Foster as American Samoa’s first FCCLA national scholarship recipient and voting delegate. Community Safety: Fagatogo lawmakers renewed calls to reopen the Fagatogo Fire Station after two fires exposed delays while the station has been closed for over 40 days.
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