To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.
USA118th CongressHR-842| House
| Updated: 2/6/2023
James C. Moylan
Republican Representative
Guam
Education and Workforce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill excludes Guam from the application of the Defense Base Act (DBA). The DBA provides workers' compensation protection to civilian employees working on national defense projects outside the United States. Under current Department of Labor guidance, the DBA applies to U.S. citizens and lawful residents working on such projects in Guam.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Labor and Employment
To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.
USA118th CongressHR-842| House
| Updated: 2/6/2023
This bill excludes Guam from the application of the Defense Base Act (DBA). The DBA provides workers' compensation protection to civilian employees working on national defense projects outside the United States. Under current Department of Labor guidance, the DBA applies to U.S. citizens and lawful residents working on such projects in Guam.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
James C. Moylan
Republican Representative
Guam
Education and Workforce Committee
Labor and Employment
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted