Who We Are

Our Mission


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The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) helps coordinate federal policy for American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands with the aim to support the development of efficient and effective government while also honoring unique history and culture. OIA also manages several federal funding programs for the Insular areas that include discretionary technical assistance and Compact of Free Association funding to the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. 

 Mission & Authorities

AS-IIA and OIA Teams

Laws & Insular Areas

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