What Kimberlyn King-Hinds said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Association of Pacific Ports and its more than a century of advancing maritime commerce, cooperation, and security across the Pacific.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to lend my voice in strong support of H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. This comprehensive package is designed to address the critical needs of our Nation's veterans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate four outstanding young people from my district, the Northern Mariana Islands, who are graduating from the United States Coast Guard Academy Class of 2026: Pution Palacios-Camacho, Seiji Suzuki Gonzales, Noah Fleming Mesa, and Kyle Peter San Nicolas.”

“Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the extraordinary response to Super Typhoon Sinlaku and to honor the many people and organizations who stepped up and continue to step up for the Northern Mariana Islands in our time of need.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today as my home, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, is taking a direct hit from supertyphoon Sinlaku, one of the most powerful storms on Earth this year.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 50th anniversary of the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in political union with the United States of America.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, H.R. 3496, as amended, the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act. This bill would include my district, the Northern Mariana Islands, in the Small Business Administration's microloan program.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. For two decades, the NMIFA has been a source of pride, opportunity, and unity for our islands.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Diego Tenorio Benavente, the fisherman, entrepreneur, Speaker, and Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, whose steady leadership helped shape the Commonwealth across more than two decades of public service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, H.R. 3400, as amended, the Territorial Response and Access to Veterans Essential Lifecare Act, otherwise known as the TRAVEL Act of 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the remarkable athletes of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for their outstanding performance at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I am proud to introduce critical legislation that would include my district, the Northern Mariana Islands, in the Department of Transportation's Essential Air Service (EAS) program.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce legislation that would amend the Wagner-Peyser Act to finally include the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. The Wagner-Peyser Act established the Employment Service, a network of public employment offices that connects job seekers with employers.”