AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FROM FISCAL YEAR 2026 UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND REVENUES THE SUM OF UP TO THIRTEEN MILLION THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-NINE DOLLARS ($13,361,849) TO I MAGA’HAGAN GUAHAN FOR SUPER TYPHOON BAVI RESPONSE AND RECOVERY, ELEVEN MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($11,400,000) FOR CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PAYMENTS, AND SEVENTEEN MILLION SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($17,654,625) FOR GUAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS AND SHORTFALLS.
Sponsored By: Committee on Rules by request of I Maga’hågan Guåhan
Signed by Governor
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5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Child care payments continue for families
The law provides up to $11.4 million solely for Guam child care subsidy payments in fiscal year 2026. This keeps payments flowing during the federal funding gap for families eligible under the existing subsidy program. Federal subsidy money received after local funds are spent goes to the General Fund for later appropriation. Additional federal money for subsidy payments goes to the Department of Public Health and Social Services under federal rules. The law does not set a payment amount for each family.
Storm recovery help for Guam farmers
Guam’s Department of Agriculture receives at least $2 million for its Farmer’s Assistance Program. The money supports assistance related to Tropical Storm Sinlaku and Super Typhoon Bavi. Assistance goes through the program; the law does not set individual award amounts.
Emergency recovery money for Guam communities
Beginning August 19, 2026, the law provides up to $13.361849 million from Guam’s Rainy Day Fund for storm recovery. This includes $11.361849 million for the Governor’s Super Typhoon Bavi response, requiring a declared state of emergency. Covered costs include emergency worker pay, food, water, shelter, medical care, infrastructure, and essential government operations. The Governor can provide individual assistance backed by damage assessments. Up to $500,000 can rebuild the Guam Fisherman’s Co-op facility and cover temporary facility operations in fiscal year 2027. Federal disaster reimbursements must first repay the Rainy Day Fund, and unspent money returns to it. The Governor must report spending within 60 days of the first expense, then every 30 days until funds are spent. Reports must identify agencies, programs, spending categories, vendors, federal reimbursement eligibility and requests, and steps to keep essential operations running. The Public Auditor must audit Bavi spending under this law and Public Law 38-134 within 180 days after enactment.
Guam mayors get more recovery time
Guam mayor’s offices and the Mayors Council can spend existing storm response and recovery funds through September 30, 2026. The extension applies to money provided under Public Laws 38-124 and 38-134. These funds must stay separate from other money.
Funding keeps Guam airport operations running
The law provides $17.654625 million from unused fiscal year 2026 General Fund revenues for Guam airport needs and obligations. The airport authority receives $8.4 million for operations, bond obligations, and safety needs tied to its revenue shortfall. The Department of Administration receives $9.254625 million solely to pay prior-year aviation fuel tax amounts owed. Those payments cover obligations from the four-cent-per-gallon tax increase and must follow Federal Aviation Administration requirements. The funding supports safe airport service and reasonable airline charges, but does not guarantee lower fares.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Committee on Rules by request of I Maga’hågan Guåhan
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Cosponsors
in accordance with the Organic Act of Guam.
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the Governor of Guam
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Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Public Law 38-135 — signed
8/19/2026GovernorIntroduced as Bill No. 1 (9-S)
7/15/2026legislatureTransmitted to Governor
legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
7/15/2026
Enrolled (Public Law)
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