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GuamBill No. 92-38 (COR)38th Guam Legislature (2025-2026)legislatureWALLET
AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 1041 TO CHAPTER 10, TITLE 1, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS “VETERANS SERVICE RECOGNITION MONTH” IN GUAM AND ESTABLISHING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO HONOR AND SUPPORT VETERANS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH.
Sponsored By: Sabrina Salas Matanane (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Expand Guam Veterans Registry outreach
Guam expands the Veterans Registry to find and reach more veterans. Agencies use the registry to connect veterans to benefits, services, and events. No funding amounts or timeline are set.
Community events and help for veterans
Villages hold veterans appreciation events and recognize military and Gold Star families. Services include benefits awareness, family support workshops, and job and education fairs. These activities help veterans and families connect to resources. The law does not set funding or create new entitlements.
Honor Guam Guard and supportive employers
Guam honors National Guard units for disaster response and explains the Guard’s dual mission. Employers that support Guard members receive public recognition. The Adjutant General coordinates Guard participation and outreach, including use of facilities. The law adds no employer mandates or new spending.
Preserve CHamoru military heritage and stories
Agencies collect veteran oral histories and display military artifacts during November. CHamoru military traditions are recognized and shared. The Department of CHamoru Affairs integrates culture and preserves stories and artifacts. The law does not provide new funding.
Schools teach Guam’s military history
Schools in Guam host lessons and events about veterans in November. Veterans speak in classrooms, and students study Guam’s military history. The Education Department develops materials and helps schools connect with veterans. Participation is not required, and there is no dedicated funding.
November is Veterans Service Month
The law makes November Veterans Service Recognition Month in Guam. The Governor issues a yearly proclamation and directs agencies to support events. The Guam Office of Veterans Affairs coordinates activities with veteran groups. Programs run only when the Legislature appropriates money; this law does not fund them.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sabrina Salas Matanane
Republican • legislature
Cosponsors
Chris “Malafunkshun” Barnett
Democrat • legislature
Christopher M. Dueñas
Republican • legislature
Eulogio Shawn Gumataotao
Republican • legislature
Frank F. Blas Jr.
Republican • legislature
Jesse A. Lujan
Republican • legislature
Joe S. San Agustin
Democrat • legislature
Sabina F. Perez
Democrat • legislature
Shelly V. Calvo
Republican • legislature
Telo T. Taitague
Republican • legislature
Therese M. Terlaje
Democrat • legislature
Tina Rose Muña-Barnes
Democrat • legislature
V. Anthony Ada
Republican • legislature
Vincent A.V. Borja
Republican • legislature
William A. Parkinson
Democrat • legislature
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 7/31/2025
Floor Vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to committee
3/18/2025legislatureIntroduced as Bill No. 92-38 (COR)
3/18/2025legislatureEnacted into law
GovernorTransmitted to Governor
legislatureCommittee report filed
legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
3/18/2025
Committee Report
Enrolled (Public Law)
Transmittal
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