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119-hr-876119th CongressWALLET
To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.
Sponsored By: Representative Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
Introduced
Summary
Would remove Guam from the Defense Base Act's definition of "territory or possession outside the continental United States." The bill would amend Section 1(b) to add Guam in paragraph (4) and then add a new paragraph (5) that explicitly says Guam is not part of that defined term, creating a potential definitional conflict over whether the Act applies to Guam.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Defense Base Act coverage change in Guam
If enacted, this would change Defense Base Act workers’ compensation rules in Guam. It would add Guam to one list in the law but also say Guam is not a “territory outside the continental United States.” This could change whether workers on U.S. defense or public-works contracts in Guam are covered and whether employers must carry this insurance. The bill text does not set an effective date.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
GU • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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