AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCitizenship Rights Fight: House Republicans introduced the End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act, aiming to end automatic birthright citizenship for future births in Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands—sparking fresh alarm after the Supreme Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship on the mainland. Deep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. Marine Minerals Administration and BOEM moved ahead with plans to auction about 33 million acres of seabed off American Samoa for critical minerals, with a Nov. 19 sale and a 60-day window for the governor to respond—prompting strong Pacific opposition. Local & Regional Backlash: Pacific leaders and environmental advocates condemned the offshore lease steps as a threat to sacred ocean life and island rights, while a new report warns radioactivity tied to seabed mining has been largely overlooked. Policy Ripples: Separate from mining, Congress advanced a bill that could make daylight saving time permanent, though American Samoa is not currently on DST. Community Note: Toastmasters District 49 earned the Smedley Distinguished District designation for 2025–2026.
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