Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa Criminal Justice Support Act

# Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa Criminal Justice Support Act (HR 5640) **What the Bill Does:** This bill would provide additional federal support and resources to strengthen the criminal justice systems in the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills of this type typically address needs such as funding for courts, law enforcement training, prosecutors' offices, and related infrastructure in these U.S. territories. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts residents of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, two U.S. territories in the Pacific.

It would also affect local law enforcement and judicial officials who work in these territories' criminal justice systems. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5640 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Kimberlyn King-Hinds, a Republican delegate from the Northern Mariana Islands. No additional legislative action has occurred at this time.