Kimberlyn King-Hinds

This bill would raise the federal Medicaid funding cap for the Northern Mariana Islands. For the government's budget year 2026, their funding limit would match the amount set for American Samoa. This change aims to provide more federal money for healthcare services in the islands.

Veterans in Freely Associated States would get new health services like telehealth and mail-order prescriptions from the VA. The bill would also make sure that if the VA pays for any veteran travel, all eligible veterans would get those payments. This changes how the VA provides care and travel support to these veterans.

This bill, called the TASA Act of 2025, would change how certain airports qualify for special funding rules for their projects. It would update the requirements for airports that provide essential air service or are located in U.S. territories. This means more airports in these areas could get help with their project costs.

This bill would make it permanently easier for people to bring goods from certain U.S. territories into the United States without paying duties or taxes, as long as the total value is under $800 per person per day. It would also ensure the President considers these territories when making big trade policy changes, aiming to protect their local businesses.

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This bill, called the HOME Act, would help veterans buying homes. It would give lenders clearer guidance on veterans' income and offer voluntary financial counseling. Disabled veterans would also get a new way to find homes adapted for their needs.

This bill would let small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands apply for federal microloans. Currently, they are not eligible for this program. This change would give them new ways to get funding for their businesses.

The TRAVEL Act of 2025 would let the VA send its doctors to U.S. territories for up to a year. This would improve healthcare for veterans living there. It would also extend a deadline for some veteran pension limits from November 30, 2031, to December 31, 2032.

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