CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN ADVANCES $1.85 BILLION FOR GUAM IN FY26 NDAA HOUSE MARKUP
(Washington, D.C.) Guam’s position at the center of U.S. Indo-Pacific defense strategy was reaffirmed this week as the House Armed Services Committee advanced its markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes more than $1.85 billion in proposed military investments for the island. The legislation delivers high-impact provisions championed by Congressman Moylan that would advance major projects focused on power grid stability, military construction, housing, and regional defense infrastructure.
“This markup sends a clear message: Guam is not just a strategic location, we are a strategic priority,” said Congressman Moylan. “We’re seeing a nearly $400 million increase across MILCON and Guam Defense System investments. These upgrades equip Guam with the advanced capabilities needed to remain a regional powerhouse, ready to defend our allies, and protect our people.”
A key provision in the bill includes $63 million for power generation and microgrid infrastructure, aimed at stabilizing Guam’s energy grid and reducing chronic load shedding. “This investment addresses one of our island’s most pressing vulnerabilities,” added Moylan. “It helps close the infrastructural gaps caused by Typhoon Mawar and is a meaningful step in Guam’s recovery and long-term resilience.
The bill also includes language to expand Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) to all DoD civilian employees with permanent duty stations on Guam—a longtime equity issue that Moylan prioritized to ensure local civilian personnel serving alongside military members receive equal support. In total, Guam’s military construction portfolio for FY26 totals over $740 million, a significant increase from last year’s $543 million. Housing investments total $105 million, and funding for Guam’s integrated missile defense system and supporting infrastructure is set at $816 million, reflecting a nearly $210 million increase from last fiscal year.
As the NDAA now moves to the full House for consideration, Moylan emphasized the importance of maintaining these provisions through the next legislative phase. “This funding supports not just our defense mission, but our island’s economyby creating local jobs, improving infrastructure, and preparing Guam for the future. The inclusion of these priorities in the committee’s markup reflects significant progress, but the work doesn’t stop here.I remain committed to ensuring these provisions are signed into law to deliver lasting benefits for the people of Guam.”
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