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RepublicanBill · H.R. 876· House(119-HR-876)

To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.

Rep. Moylan
Age: 64 years
Guam
Introduced
1/31/2025
Last activity
1/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
James Moylan
Cosponsors
None
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to change how the Defense Base Act is applied. It specifically proposes to amend the Act to exclude Guam from the definition of a territory or possession outside the continental United States. This change would be made by amending subsection (b) of section 1 of the Defense Base Act. The bill was introduced by Mr. Moylan in the 119th Congress.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Would union members be better off under this?-5

    The bill reduces legal protections and compensation rights for workers in Guam who would otherwise be covered under the Defense Base Act.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-5

    By excluding Guam from the Defense Base Act, workers in Guam may lose access to the workers' compensation benefits provided by the Act.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3

    Removing Defense Base Act coverage could negatively impact low-income workers in Guam who rely on these protections.