AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push vs Local Opposition: American Samoa leaders and Greenpeace activists confronted NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer in Pago Pago Harbor, warning that mapping and radon tests could feed a federal deep-sea mining lease plan despite the territory’s moratorium. Congressional Process: Guam Delegate James Moylan’s bid to block seabed mining from FAST-41 expedited review failed in the House Rules Committee, keeping deep-sea mining eligible for faster permitting. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Pacific leaders at the PIF urged transparency after China’s missile test passed over islands without adequate warning, calling for advance notification. Youth, Tech, and Consumer Protection: American Samoa is set to receive $1.1 million from a $17.1 billion multistate Meta settlement, with new limits on teen screen time and nighttime access on Instagram and Facebook. Workforce Policy: A new Senate bill would create a one-time Critical Guest Worker Amnesty Program for foreign nationals in American Samoa without valid status to work for StarKist Samoa and other “critical” employers. Food & Household Costs: DHSS approved a one-time ASNAP end-of-year payment of $110 per participant on Sept. 1, while the Basic Food Index showed small August increases, with taro and bananas up. STEM for Youth: The Foeoletini Foundation wrapped up its PITA Jr. Summer STEAM Bootcamp, training 10–12-year-olds in emerging tech and engineering as a prevention strategy.
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