SNAP Fraud Reporting Act: U.S. Sen. Rick Scott introduced a bill that would require states to report Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud data to USDA, including case counts, dollar amounts, enforcement actions, and recoveries—aimed at building a national fraud picture for Congress amid ongoing privacy and enforcement disputes. Guam Health Oversight: Guam’s DPHSS says only three fully trained inspectors are handling high-risk facility checks, completing about half of required Category 4 food and institutional inspections, raising alarms about food safety and compliance. Hospital Legal Fight: A Guam court remanded the governor’s hospital authority case back to the Guam Supreme Court, while attorney’s fees were awarded against the AG—keeping the Mangilao hospital dispute in motion. Behavioral Health Lifeline: Guam’s 988 Lifeline and Mobile Crisis Response Team highlighted how co-located crisis response can de-escalate urgent calls and divert people from emergency rooms. Public Health Enforcement: DPHSS is investigating violations of Guam’s banned, coral-hurting sunscreen rules and says it’s working with Customs to stop misbranded/adulterated products at ports of entry. Federal Health Funding: Del. James Moylan says the FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations bill passed the House and includes proposed funding for Guam Memorial Hospital upgrades and emergency response and forensic lab improvements. Healthcare Workforce Policy: Speaker Frank Blas Jr. and Vice Speaker Tony Ada proposed freezing certain hiring and pay increases, while Acting Gov. Tenorio argues it conflicts with prior AG opinions on executive staffing authority. Local Care Costs: An opinion piece argues Guam’s tax structure stacks multiple layers on healthcare services and also taxes food and medicine, pushing up costs for residents.