Press Releases

(Washington, D.C.) Provisions introduced by Congressman Moylan to boost Guam’s economy with better compensation for locals, higher rates of per diem, and private sector investment have cleared a key hurdle in Congress. As part of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the House Armed Services Committee advanced a series of amendments authored by the Congressman to better support Guam’s workforce and give local businesses more opportunity to compete in defense-related projects.

(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Moylan has introduced H.Res.545, a congressional resolution supporting the designation of July 21, 2025, as Guam Liberation Day and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation calling on all Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

(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. 

(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Moylan has formally reignited efforts to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, emphasizing the potential to strengthen regional partnerships, revitalize our tourism industry, and drive long-term economic development for Guam.

(Washington, D.C) Congressman Moylan and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands have introducedH.R.4292—bipartisan legislation to establish a Congressional task force aimed at examining barriers to voting rights and representation for U.S. citizens residing in the territories. The legislation would create a 15-member bipartisan task force composed of members from both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.

(Hagåtña, Guam)— Congressman James Moylan will host a Community Town Hall on Wednesday, August 14th at 6:00 PM at the Chalan Pago-Ordot Mayor’s Office. All members of the public are invited to attend, ask questions, and share their thoughts on federal issues directly impacting life on Guam.

(Washington, D.C) In direct response to concerns raised by Congressman Moylan, Andersen Air Force Base has implemented new policies aimed at improving access for veterans with service-connected disabilities and their caregivers- most notably extending the validity of guest passes from just 3 days to 30 days. This long-overdue change significantly eases the burden on our veterans by eliminating the need for weekly renewals when accessing the base.

(Washington, D.C.) Congressman Moylan has introduced House Resolution 545, formally recognizing War Survivor Remembrance Day in honor of the resilience and sacrifice of Guam’s Greatest Generation who endured the atrocities of war under Japanese occupation during World War II. The resolution designates June 28th as War Survivor Remembrance Day- a day to commemorate the lives lost, honor the strength of those who endured, and reaffirm the nation's commitment to preserving the history and legacy of Guam’s people during wartime.