AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOnline Safety: American Samoa joined 44 other attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act, which would set baseline protections for children on social media and gaming platforms while preserving states’ ability to go further. Benefits Technology: The territory was chosen as the only U.S. territory in a National Governors Association academy to modernize Medicaid and nutrition-assistance systems, improve data sharing and make capped federal funding go further. Seabed Mining: Federal officials have advanced plans to offer two mineral leases off American Samoa, but a Congressional Research Service report says no leases for critical-mineral activities have yet been issued; environmental safeguards and the feasibility of mining remain key questions. Pacific Telecom Resilience: Regional leaders are calling for stronger telecommunications infrastructure as disasters increasingly threaten networks, underscoring the need for reliable connectivity across Pacific islands.
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