Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP)
Affordable Power for the Northern Marianas Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Affordable Power for the Northern Marianas Act," directs the allocation of $15,000,000 for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years. The funds are intended for capital improvement projects as part of a funding agreement established by the Covenant. Specifically, up to $3,000,000 is set aside for immigration, labor, or law enforcement issues. The remaining funds are designated for various electric energy generation system projects. These energy projects focus on improving the stability, reliability, and affordability of the electric system. The funding structure changes once a successor multi-year funding agreement takes effect.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Addressing community issues: Up to $3,000,000 can be used to address immigration, labor, or law enforcement issues in the Commonwealth (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improving electric energy systems: Funds can be used for projects that modernize, replace, repair, or improve the affordability, reliability, efficiency, and stability of the electric energy generation system (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Lowering energy costs: Priority is given to projects expected to reduce or stabilize electricity rates and reduce fuel or operating costs (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
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Increasing energy reliability: Funds can target projects meant to reduce the frequency, duration, or economic cost of electric service interruptions (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
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Reducing fuel price risks: Priority is given to projects that reduce exposure to fuel price volatility (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
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Removing financial barriers for projects: The Secretary of the Interior is not required to ask for any local matching or cost-sharing for these projects (Section 2(b)(2)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- 8/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House