Legislative Activity

The Deliver for Veterans Act allows the Department of Veteran Affairs to cover the complete cost of delivering an adapted vehicle to a veteran. Additionally, it extends certain limitations on pension payments to March 31, 2032.

This bill amends Title 49 of the U.S. Code to create an exception for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands from certain eligibility requirements related to essential air service. This change aligns their treatment with that of Alaska and Hawaii under existing law.

This bill, known as the "Correcting Guam's History in the PACT Act," amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to expand eligibility for a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure. The expansion includes veterans who served in Guam between August 15, 1958, and July 31, 1980, or in American Samoa. This change makes it easier for these veterans to receive benefits for diseases linked to herbicide exposure during their service.

This bill supports the designation of March as National CHamoru Heritage and Culture Month, recognizing the CHamoru people as the indigenous population of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. It acknowledges their unique culture, historical significance, and contributions to the United States, particularly their service in the armed forces. The bill encourages all Americans to observe this month and celebrate the achievements of the CHamoru people.

This bill celebrates the 25-year partnership between the Philippines and Guam National Guard through the State Partnership Program, which has strengthened U.S.-Philippine relations and promoted regional security. It recognizes the program's role in joint training exercises, disaster response, and deterring aggression in the South China Sea. The bill also supports expanding the State Partnership Program to include other U.S. states and territories to further enhance defense cooperation with the Philippines.

The Pacific Island Flight Alternatives Act of 2025 (PIFAA) addresses the issue of expensive flights to and from Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands due to limited air competition. PIFAA allows foreign air carriers from Japan, the Philippines, and the Republic of Korea to transport passengers and cargo between the U.S. and foreign locations through Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. This aims to increase air travel options and lower costs for these Pacific Island regions.

This bill amends the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam from being considered a U.S. territory or possession outside of the continental United States for the purposes of the Act.

The Katrina and Leslie Schaller Act extends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program to Guam, providing financial assistance to eligible individuals with disabilities and limited income. It removes Guam from the list of excluded areas, allowing residents to receive SSI benefits. The Act grants the Commissioner of Social Security the flexibility to adapt the SSI program to meet Guam's specific needs. These changes will take effect at the start of the first federal fiscal year following the Act's enactment.