AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: The House Rules Committee blocked Del. James Moylan’s amendment to bar seabed mining from using FAST-41 expedited review, even as H.R. 1501 passed the House—raising fresh concerns about rushed oversight for Guam/Northern Marianas and nearby waters. Meta Youth Safety Settlement: AG Edward Manibusan announced a landmark $17.1B multistate Meta deal over Instagram/Facebook harms to children; American Samoa is listed among settling jurisdictions, with required limits like daily time caps, nighttime blocks, and stronger age-assurance. ARPA Interest Under Scrutiny: Lawmakers pressed for details on about $10M in ARPA interest allegedly invested without clear Fono approval; Senate testimony says the funds were moved to a Kansas firm, but no return had been reported as of Aug. 31. Guest Worker Amnesty Proposal: A new Senate bill would create a one-time 90-day amnesty for out-of-status foreign residents to apply for a Critical Guest Worker permit tied to StarKist Samoa and other designated employers. Local Business & Services: Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula dissolved the ASTCA board, while Acting Gov. Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr declared Labor Day (Sept. 7) a closure day for ASG offices. Education Leadership: ASCC named former vice president Dr. Mikaele Etuale as its next president, starting Sept. 8.
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