James C. Moylan

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This bill would create a new program to help small businesses owned by residents of Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. These businesses would get assistance similar to other disadvantaged businesses, but without strict net worth rules. This means more support for local economies in these Pacific territories.

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This bill would make it easier for certain small businesses in U.S. territories to get loans. The Small Business Administration would guarantee 90% of these loans, which is a higher rate than usual. This change aims to help these businesses secure financing, though some specific loan types would not qualify.

This bill would let U.S. territories and commonwealths, such as Puerto Rico and Guam, send statues to the National Statuary Hall Collection in the U.S. Capitol. Right now, only states can do this. This change would allow these areas to honor their important historical figures alongside those from the states.

This bill would make it easier for students from certain U.S. territories to afford college. Public colleges that get federal aid would need to charge in-state tuition rates. This applies to eligible students from Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Currently, these students often pay higher out-of-state rates.

This bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to create annual reports for Congress about China's advanced artificial intelligence, detailing its progress in AI chips, software, robots, and funding. The goal is to help Congress understand China's AI power and make better decisions about national security and export controls.

This bill would officially name the USDA Rural Development office in Guam and the Western Pacific. It would serve as the main contact for several Pacific territories and Freely Associated States. This means the office would have the same powers and duties as a USDA Rural Development office in any U.S. state. People in these areas could see more streamlined access to USDA programs and services.

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