Seabed Mining Protections: CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act (PACMESA), pushing for stronger environmental bonding, local consultation, and a 50% revenue share from covered seabed mining leases to qualifying Pacific territories. Public Health Enforcement: American Samoa’s Environmental Health Services shut down two businesses and a government hangar facility after sanitation and compliance failures, including the Port Administration Airport Hangar (VIP lounge excluded) and the FM Mart meat room/ice operations. Retirement Fund Watch: AMA members discussed the Retirement Fund’s condition, including about $28 million owed by ASG, American Samoa Community College, and LBJ Hospital, and concerns over a proposed cut to the employer contribution rate. Alzheimer’s Screening Access: A letter highlights the ASAP Act’s push to let Medicare cover blood-based Alzheimer’s screening, aiming to reduce costly off-island testing for Pacific families. Youth Sports & Wellness: A faipule requested ARPA funds to enclose and improve Tafuna High School’s gym, citing flooding that made it unusable for graduation and proposing a supervised student weight room. Targeted Brain Tumor Care: New data from VA/Army oncology points to expanding targeted therapies for brain tumors, offering more options for servicemembers and dependents. Youth Safety Online: A major Meta settlement includes American Samoa, requiring new protections for children on Instagram and Facebook, including daily limits and overnight access blocks. Preventive Health Funding: ASDOH received a $87,718 CDC block grant to strengthen preventive health infrastructure and workforce.