AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVisa Waiver Push: CNMI officials met in Hågatña to renew efforts to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, arguing it would boost tourism, reunite families, and strengthen regional security and visitor ties. Citizenship Fight: Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and CNMI leaders say they oppose H.R. 9724, which would end automatic birthright citizenship for many children born in U.S. territories starting in 2027, warning it could create stateless children and legal uncertainty; opposition is also growing in CNMI. Defense Policy Fallout: A House amendment to codify a transgender military ban failed after four Republicans joined Democrats, while another measure restricting transgender medical care advanced. Local Education & Health: GDOE will keep school breakfast and lunch free for all students in SY 2026-2027 under the Community Eligibility Provision. Disaster Recovery: FEMA approved nearly $3 million in post-disaster Public Assistance funding, including about $752,000 for Guam Department of Education repairs tied to Typhoon Mawar. Culture & Community: Guam marked Liberation Day with a new Wagon Parade format, and Pacific Historic Parks is preparing a documentary to preserve memories of prewar Sumay.
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