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September 10, 2020 Press Release

On September 10, 12pm EST (Sept 11, 2am CHST) Guam will have a coveted seat at the table with just three other States, New Mexico, Kansas, and Minnesotta, with their respective Governors addressing the Financial Services Committee on:

"The need for financial aid to America's States and Territories during the pandemic: Supporting First Responders, assisting schools in their efforts to safely educate, and preventing mass layoffs."

July 31, 2020 Press Release

In a letter to Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Congressman San Nicolas advises a review of the Pennsylvania program utilizing state and local CARES Act funds for compensating essential workers.

"Essential workers have held us up and kept us going, and we need to compensate that accordingly," opened Congressman San Nicolas.

The Pennsylvania program provides direct grants to eligible businesses to compensate essential workers, with Congressman San Nicolas advising eligibility for all workers earning $25 or less.

June 5, 2020 Press Release

"We would like to recognize the OUTSTANDING work of Project Director Mary Grace Lapid Rosadino of the Superior Court of Guam.

Her hard work has secured a New Award of $398,228.00 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funds for Adult Drug Court Projects of the Superior Court of Guam.

THANK YOU Mary Grace and to your team for your efforts in securing these resources in service of our people."

- Congressman Michael F.Q. San Nicolas

April 10, 2020 Press Release
Congress appropriated $100B for hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic through the CARES Act. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the first $30B for immediate distribution to states and territories on April 10, 2020 EST.
April 9, 2020 Press Release
Public health centers receive federal assistance for COVID-19. HHS has awarded $736,610 to the Government of Guam for disbursements to our island’s health centers.
April 8, 2020 Press Release
FEMA sends federal medical reinforcements en route to Guam to assist with treating COVID-19.
April 7, 2020 Press Release
$1.4mm in CDC funds secured for Guam in federal relief en route
March 25, 2020 Video

Updates on the Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Federal Stimulus Package

March 20, 2020 Video

CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL F.Q. SAN NICOLAS COVID UPDATE

March 14, 2020 Video

1er Encuentro de Territorios Ultramarinos Puerto Rico 2020 ~ 1st Round Table United States Unincorporated Territories

In Attendance: America Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico