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| http://sablan.house.gov/week-congress-february-19-2016 | THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS - February 19, 2016 | 2016-02-25 | 2016 | 2016-02 | Independent | Senate | MP | Gregorio Sablan | S001177 | sablan.house.gov | legacy | THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS - February 19, 2016 Feb 25, 2016 In this issue: ____________________________________________________________________________ Keeping the Northern Mariana Islands free of invasive species of plants and animals and helping us get rid of those that have already infested our islands is an important responsibility of the federal government. This week, those of us representing the Pacific in Congress emphasized this by asking for a status report from the National Invasive Species Council on implementation of the Regional Biosecurity Plan for Micronesia and Hawaii. The Regional Biosecurity Plan sets out the strategy for dealing with the anticipated increase in invasive species activity resulting from the military buildup in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Joining in the request were Hawai’i Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D) and Brian Schatz (D) and Representatives Tulsi Gabbard (D) and Mark Takai (D), as well as Guam Delegate Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D). Now that we have the plan, we want to make sure that the Council remains committed to putting it to work protecting our region from the environmental and economic damage caused by invasive species. The White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders is asking for your nominations of AAPI musicians, poets, and storytellers who are Champions of Change. If you know someone who uses their art to increase awareness of Asian and Pacific issues or encourages our inclusion in American society, the White House wants to hear from you. As part of AAPI Heritage Month in May, the Initiative will highlight the accomplishments of Champions from around our nation. Nominate a Champion of Change by March 9, 2016. Read more here. Grants: Smart Policing Initiative – This grant program seeks to build upon analysis-driven, evidence-based policing by encouraging state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to develop effective, economical, and innovative responses to crime within their jurisdictions. Current closing date is April 12, 2016. For more information, go to http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281577. Comprehensive Community-Based Adult Reentry Program – The Community-Based Reentry Program Utilizing Mentors will provide awards for a three-year grant period to private non-profits to provide comprehensive, community-based reentry services to formerly incarcerated individuals with moderate to high risk of recidivating. Current closing date is April 12, 2016. For more information, go to http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281593. National Criminal History Improvement Program – This program is intended to improve the nation’s safety and security by enhancing the quality, completeness, and accessibility of criminal history record information used for criminal justice and noncriminal justice background checks. Current closing date is April 28, 2016. For more information, go to http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281524. NICS Act Record Improvement Program – The NICS Improvement Amendments Act seeks to address the gap in information available to NICS about prohibiting mental health adjudications and commitments and other prohibiting factors. Current closing date is May 10, 2016. For more information, go to http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281498. Community Development Financial Institutions – The CDFI Fund provides awards of up to $2 million to Certified Community Development Financial Institutions to build their financial capacity to lend to their Target Markets, and TA grants to build Certified, Certifiable, and Emerging CDFIs’ organizational capacity to serve their Target Markets. Current closing date is March 18, 2016. For more information, go to http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281557. Homeland Security Grant Program – The HSGP provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. Current closing date is April 25, 2016. For more information, go tohttp://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281548. Emergency Management Performance Grant Program – The purpose of the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program is to provide funds to assist in preparing for all hazards. The Federal Government, through the EMPG Program, provides necessary direction, coordination, and guidance, and provides necessary assistance to support a comprehensive all hazards emergency preparedness system. Current closing date is March 18, 2016. For more information, go to http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281565. Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response – SAFER grants provide financial assistance to help fire departments increase frontline firefighters, rehire firefighters that have been laid off, retain firefighters facing imminent layoffs, or filling of positions that were vacated through attrition. Current closing date is March 25, 2016. For more information, go tohttp://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281571. Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens – This program protects and promotes public health by enhancing, strengthening and sustaining antibiotic resistance surveillance in retail food specimens within the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System program. Current closing date is May 1, 2016. For more information, go to http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=281542. Jobs: Medical Technologist – The Department of the Navy, Naval Medical Command is accepting applications for a Medical Technologist in Guam. The selectee will serve as a Quality Assurance Technologist responsible for the administration of the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement unit of the Laboratory Division. Position is open until February 25, 2016. For more information, go tohttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/429879100. Sales Store Checker – The Defense Commissary Agency is accepting applications for a Sales Store Checker in Guam. Incumbent manages the self-check-out registers assisting customers in the correct processing of their purchases. Position is open until February 29, 2016. For more information, go tohttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/430050000. Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic – The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Personnel Center is accepting applications for an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic in Guam. Incumbent will provide prompt initial care to increase survivability, respond to accidents, perform basic emergency medical treatment, provide transportation, and other related duties. Position is open until April 30, 2016. For more information, go to https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/430025700. Administrative Assistant – The Department of the Army, Army National is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant in Guam. The purpose of this position is to provide technical and administrative assistance for programs within the United States Property and Fiscal Officer’s area of responsibility. Position is open until March 17, 2016. For more information, go tohttps://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/429972600. THIS WEEK: The House is in recess for the District Work Period. NEXT WEEK: On the floor S.2109 – Directing Dollars to Disaster Relief Act of 2015 H.R.3584 – Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R.2406 – Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act H.R.4408 – National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016 H.R.4398 – DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2016 Committee Hearings February 24 Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing on “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Education” Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Hearing on “The 2016 California Water Supply Outlook During the El Niño and Three Years of Restricted Water Deliveries” Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs Legislative Hearing February 25 Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing on “Next Steps for K-12 Education: Upholding the Letter and Intent of the Every Student Succeeds Act” Committee on Natural Resources Hearing on “The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Analysis of the Situation in Puerto Rico” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |