AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Policy: U.S. midterm results could bring fresh congressional scrutiny of military plans and seabed mineral activity across the Pacific, including around American Samoa. Seabed Mining: Federal officials have advanced a process to offer two leases offshore the territory, raising questions about environmental safeguards and local oversight. Digital Safety: American Samoa joined 44 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate Kids Online Safety Act, which would set baseline protections for children on social media and gaming platforms while preserving stronger state and territorial rules. Data Equity: Proposed Census changes could further limit the demographic data available for American Samoa and other territories, complicating efforts to document needs and seek resources. Benefits Technology: American Samoa was selected for a yearlong National Governors Association academy to modernize Medicaid and nutrition-assistance systems, including data and benefit delivery. Telecom Resilience: Pacific leaders are calling for stronger telecommunications infrastructure as disasters increasingly threaten networks and connectivity.
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