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(Hagåtña, Guam) — Congressman Moylan, alongside Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-U.S. Virgin Islands), Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa), and Congressman Pablo José Hernández (D-Puerto Rico), reintroduced the Supplemental Security Income Equality Act which extends Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to eligible residents of Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
(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.) In light of recent concerns regarding the future of funding for the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), I want to provide some clarity and reassurance on the issue.
(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.) Congress has officially passed H.R. 1—a broad legislative package shaped over months of negotiation in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. At close to 900 pages, the bill now heads to the President’s desk for final signature into law. The measure covers a wide range of federal priorities, with provisions touching on everything from defense and infrastructure to healthcare and tax policy.
(Washington, D.C) In response to recent concerns regarding a proposed 1% federal remittance tax included in H.R. 1, I want to provide clarity and reassurance to the people of Guam that this provision does not apply to our island.