We fought for major reforms to RECA, adding Guam to the Downwinder program, and we have fought for radiation survivors across the country as well.

What the new bill does, Moylan said, is 'expands the eligibility to reflect the realities of U.S. atomic weapons testing.'

Unfortunately, many groups were left out of the final version (of RECA adopted last year), and I am pursuing a fair bill for all to be involved.

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.

Aquaculture has the potential to transform island economics and nutrition. By encouraging small-scale and commercial aquaculture, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands could lower the cost of fresh, nutritious food, increase food…

I am very happy and pleased to be a cosponsor of this measure. As we know, human trafficking is modern-day slavery, Mr. Speaker, and traffickers abuse and exploit millions of victims, especially children, girls, and women, all for…

this bill is about empowering our residents to seek degrees that we need but are not available at home and to return home to strengthen our communities. I strongly urge my colleagues to support this bill, our students, and our community.

I rise today to honor Dr. Judy Selk Flores, recipient of the Guam Council of the Arts and Humanities Agency's Lifetime Cultural Contribution Award, an artist whose lifework has shaped Guam's cultural landscape and preserved the soul of our…

I rise today to honor Chief Warrant Officer Five Bernard Aguon of the District of Columbia National Guard, a native of Guam, as he concludes a lifetime of extraordinary service to our Nation. With more than 34 years of service across all…

I rise today to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Reina ``Rei'' Serineo of the United States Air Force, a proud daughter of Guam, as she concludes her distinguished career in service to our Nation. For nearly two decades, Lieutenant Colonel…

I rise to support the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act and to also thank the chairman, the minority leader, and my House Armed Services Committee colleagues for crafting a bill with the people of Guam in mind. The bill advances a…

I rise today in honor of Calvo Enterprises, Inc., as it marks 50 years of service to the people of Guam. From its beginning in 1938 with the island's first locally owned insurance agency, the Calvo family built more than just businesses…

I rise today with profound respect to commemorate the life and legacy of Irene Perez Ploke Sgambelluri, a CHamoru daughter of Guam, a survivor of World War II, and a tireless advocate for justice. At just 10 years old, Irene was eating…

I rise today in solemn remembrance to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Guam, a day of profound meaning to all who call our island home. On July 21, 1944, the United States Armed Forces arrived on the shores of Guam to…

I rise today with great honor to recognize War Survivor Remembrance Day. From 1941 to 1944, Imperial Japanese soldiers occupied Guam and forced our ancestors through hardship and unspeakable violence that has left scars long after the war…

I rise today to recognize three extraordinary individuals from Guam who were honored today at the 2025 Guam Centenarian celebration: Ms. Victorina Dulay Robeniol, Mr. Frank Manangan, and Ms. Cerafina Fejeran. Each of these individuals has…

I thank the chairman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, H.R. 877, the Deliver for Veterans Act, a critical piece of legislation addressing challenges faced by veterans in remote areas, including…

I hereby remove my name as cosponsor of H. Res. 23. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's request is granted. ____________________

I urge my colleagues to support the people of Guam by voting ``yes'' on the 2025 NDAA. Guam is in the USINDOPACOM area. This bill authorizes $4 billion for economic activity on Guam, $2 billion planned for 2025. This is a historic…

I thank Representative Scott for leading this resolution with me and my good friend, Mr. Case, for his testimony. This resolution sends a clear message: The United States stands firmly with the people of the Philippines and reaffirms our…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on passage of H.R. 3334 will be followed by 5-minute…

Woman, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. McClain), the author of this bill. Mrs. McCLAIN. Madam Chair, I am just confused. There is nothing in the bill that says we can't talk to them, right? There…

Woman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chairwoman, I rise in support of H.R. 3334, the STOP CCP Act, which was introduced by my colleague from Michigan, Congresswoman McClain, and ordered favorably reported by the…

I will talk about a significant piece of legislation that would benefit many of our Nation's heroes residing in very remote locations, H.R. 522, the Deliver for Veterans Act. This bill is a significant step forward in ensuring our veterans…