Northern Marianas Delegate Act

H.R. 873, the Northern Mariana Islands Delegate Act, would establish a nonvoting Delegate seat in the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). This representative would be elected by the people of the CNMI and would receive the same compensation, benefits, and office allowances as other members of the House.

For citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands, this bill provides a formal voice in the federal government, allowing their representative to serve on committees and introduce legislation. While the Delegate would not be able to vote on the final passage of bills on the House floor, they would be able to advocate directly for the Commonwealth’s interests and participate in the legislative process alongside representatives from the 50 states and other U.S. territories.