Senate Hearing on Bikini Atoll Resettlement and Northern Mariana Islands Workforce Legislation
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
This hearing serves as the legislative record for proposed changes to federal law that would impact the management of resettlement funds for the people of Bikini Atoll and immigration/labor regulations for businesses and workers in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
People of Bikini Atoll
The legislation concerns the management of funds intended for their resettlement and relocation.
Northern Mariana Islands businesses and workers
The proposed workforce act would alter labor and immigration regulations governing their employment and operations.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The committee reviewed S. 2182, the Bikini Resettlement and Relocation Act, concerning the management of resettlement funds.
- The committee reviewed S. 2325, the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act, concerning labor and immigration policy.
- The hearing took place on February 6, 2018, during the 115th Congress.
- Testimony was provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, and local government leaders from the affected territories.
- The record includes numerous letters and resolutions submitted by local businesses and government bodies in the Northern Mariana Islands regarding the proposed workforce legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of S. 2182?
What is the purpose of S. 2325?
Why It Matters
This hearing serves as the legislative record for proposed changes to federal law that would impact the management of resettlement funds for the people of Bikini Atoll and immigration/labor regulations for businesses and workers in the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Lobbying Activity
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“The SECURE 340B Act (H.R. 9599); The Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R.9504); 340B PATIENTS Act (H.R. 4581/S.2372); Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act (H.R. 7391); 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule; Information Collection Request Title: 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Application, Implementation, and Evaluation, OMB Number 0906-NEW; Manufacturer Demand for Access to in-House Pharmacy Claims Data; Lilly 340B Drug Pricing Denial; HRSA Rebate Model Pilot pending regulation; Pending Senate "Gang of Six" draft 340B legislation; FY27 Appropriations legislation; Pending introduction of updated and expanded Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act.”
SLOAT HIGGINS JENSENAND ASSOCIATES
on behalf of AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP
ROSE & KINDEL
on behalf of GLOBAL PHOTON SYSTEMS INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
LAWRENCE J SUFFREDIN
on behalf of AMAZON
BRIDGET M O'KEEFE
on behalf of SUSAN WHITING
BRIDGET M O'KEEFE
on behalf of SUSAN WHITING
BRIDGET M O'KEEFE
on behalf of NEW YORK PRIVATE RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
PAT DOERR
on behalf of HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ASSOC OF CHICAGO
BRIDGET M O'KEEFE
on behalf of SUSAN WHITING
JEFFREY A GLASS
on behalf of CITIZENS UTILITY BOARD
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Extensive Local Lobbying
The hearing record contains a high volume of letters from local businesses and organizations in the Northern Mariana Islands, indicating significant local interest in the outcome of S. 2325.
Connected Entities
Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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