CONGRESSMAN URGES COST-OF-LIVING RELIEF AT IGIA PLENARY SESSION

Urged federal officials to focus on cost-of-living relief for Guam families at an interagency meeting.

“I encourage all stakeholders to focus on what matters most for Guamanians”

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CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN WORKS ACROSS THE AISLE; CO-LEADS BILL TO REFUND VA HOME LOAN FEES FOR DISABLED VETERANS

Co-led bipartisan bill to refund VA home loan fees for disabled veterans delayed by disability rating processing.

“I’ve heard personally from veterans who were proud to finally be in a position to buy a home, only to learn later that they’d been charged a fee they never should have owed. It’s frustrating, and it’s unnecessary”

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CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN URGES VA TO WITHDRAW NEW POLICY IMPACTING VETERANS’ DISABILITY CLAIMS

Urged VA Secretary to withdraw interim final rule changing disability evaluation standards for veterans.

“I strongly oppose any policy that risks lowering or undervaluing the compensation our veterans earned through their service”

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CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN SECURES ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING FOR GUAM AS GOVERNMENT REOPENS

Secured community project funding for Guam in FY2026 appropriations package.

“With nearly all federal funding bills enacted, we’ve brought certainty back to government operations and avoided prolonged disruption”

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STATEMENT: Partial Federal Government Shutdown Update

Announced partial federal government shutdown beginning at midnight due to funding lapse.

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CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN ADVANCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO LOWER COLLEGE COSTS AND HELP STUDENTS GRADUATE SOONER

Co-introduced bipartisan bill to lower college costs through accelerated degree completion.

“This bill is about making education work better for students and families”

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CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN CO-INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS

Introduced bipartisan bill to improve youth suicide prevention resources in schools.

“Young people on Guam and across the country are facing real mental health challenges”

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CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN INSTRUMENTAL IN RESTORING GRANT FUNDING FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Joined bipartisan letter demanding HHS restore $2 billion in mental health and substance abuse grants.

“These grants are not partisan or political; they are about human beings who are in dire need of care. I will always fight for funding for programs that help the people of Guam and will continue to work with my Congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle to achieve this goal”

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Statement: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Praised law enforcement officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

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CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN ANNOUNCES 2025 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNERS

Announced 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners from Guam.

“These students demonstrated an impressive level of skill, creativity, and purpose in the way they approached real challenges facing our community”

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PRESIDENT SIGNS FY2026 NDAA INTO LAW, DELIVERING MAJOR GUAM WINS SECURED BY CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN

Secured multiple Guam-specific provisions in FY2026 NDAA signed into law.

“These provisions reflect months of committee work and sustained collaboration with colleagues who understand Guam’s strategic role and the real impacts federal defense decisions have on our community”

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MOYLAN, TERRITORIAL DELEGATES’ BILL TO GUARANTEE IN-STATE TUITION PASSES OUT OF COMMITTEE

Advanced bipartisan bill requiring in-state tuition for territorial students at federally-funded public universities.

“This is about affordability and ensuring our youth have a real chance to succeed. This legislation ensures our students aren’t priced out of opportunity simply because they come from the territories.”

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BEGINS FIRST STEPS TOWARD ESTABLISHING ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE FOR GUAM

Announced Department of Defense initiated Economic Adjustment Committee process for Guam.

“Guam is carrying the responsibility of hosting the most consequential missile-defense system in the Indo-Pacific”

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MOYLAN: “GUAM FEELS THE IMPACT OF THESE TARIFFS TOO. WE DESERVE THE SAME REBATE AS EVERY STATE.”

Pressed Treasury Secretary to include Guam in federal tariff rebate program.

“Guam families already face some of the highest costs in the country, and when national tariffs raise prices along U.S. supply chains, those increases eventually reach our island”

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MOYLAN & COLLEAGUES ANNOUNCE FORMATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL TERRITORIES & COMMONWEALTHS CAUCUS

Announced formation of Congressional Territories & Commonwealths Caucus with five territorial representatives.

“By forming this caucus, we’re creating a unified platform for Members committed to advancing the shared priorities of the territories. This is our way of ensuring our colleagues across Congress better understand the unique needs and challenges facing America’s island jurisdictions.”

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MOYLAN, KING-HINDS CALL FOR EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD ON POTENTIAL DEEP-SEA MINING NEAR GUAM AND ROTA

Called for 120-day extension of public comment period on deep-sea mining proposal.

“The proposed leasing area sits roughly equidistant between Guam and Rota, meaning any exploration or extraction activity could have direct interterritorial impacts”

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MOYLAN: GUAM AMONG JURISDICTIONS APPROVED TO MOVE FORWARD ON FEDERAL BROADBAND EXPANSION

Announced Guam approved for federal broadband expansion program to improve internet access.

“For families on Guam, this isn’t just about faster streaming. This is about our kids finishing their homework without losing connection. It’s about small businesses being able to take payments and compete. It’s about veterans accessing telehealth appointments from home.”

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Congressman Moylan Co-leads Bipartisan Effort to Reinstate De Minimus Protections for Guam & Other U.S. Territories

Co-led bipartisan effort to introduce bill restoring de minimis duty-free exemption for U.S. territories.

“I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this essential legislation. The recent executive order suspending the de minimis exemption has a real impact on the lives of the people of Guam and is an unjust policy to levy on only those living in the U.S. Territories.”

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FEDERAL EMPLOYEE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN RESOURCE GUIDE

Compiled federal and local resources for federal employees affected by government shutdown.

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STATEMENT: On Court Order Releasing Emergency SNAP Funds Amid Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown

Welcomed court order releasing emergency SNAP funds; called for Congress to fully fund benefits.

“I welcome the court’s decision that prevents an immediate cutoff of SNAP and appreciate the administration seeking legal clarity; nonetheless, legal questions cannot replace Congress doing its job— we must fully fund benefits now so families don’t go hungry.”

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CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN ANNOUNCES FINAL CALL FOR 2025 U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS

Announced final deadline for 2025 U.S. Service Academy nominations.

“Serving in one of our Nation’s military academies is one of the highest honors a young person can pursue”

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STATEMENT: On Reports of Possible Administrative Changes to Federal Special Education Programs

Stated awareness of possible IDEA program transfer from Education to Health and Human Services.

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CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN ANNOUNCES LOCAL RELIEF OPTIONS FOR FURLOUGHED FEDERAL WORKERS

Announced relief options for furloughed federal workers during government shutdown.

“We know what people are asking right now—‘Will I get paid? Will I still have a job? How do I keep the lights on?’ These are real concerns, and our office is fighting every day to make sure no one faces hardship alone.”

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MOYLAN SECURES THREE KEY AMENDMENTS IN HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MARKUP OF STATE DEPARTMENT REAUTHORIZATION PACKAGE

Advanced three amendments strengthening Guam's role in U.S. Indo-Pacific foreign policy.

“These amendments reflect Guam’s unique position at the heart of America’s Indo-Pacific strategy”

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MOYLAN HIGHLIGHTS JONES ACT'S IMPACT ON NON-CONTIGUOUS COMMUNITIES AT CATO INSTITUTE EVENT; CALLS FOR URGENT REFORM

Called for urgent Jones Act reform to reduce costs for non-contiguous territories.

“The Jones Act inflicts significant economic disadvantages on non-contiguous regions of the United States”

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