GU · NON-VOTING HOUSE MEMBER

James C. Moylan

RepublicanGuamCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

What they said 7

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (7)In office (7)

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Education Economy, taxes & work Foreign affairs & defense

Expand SMART scholarships to vocational and workforce programs

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Moylan’s provision in the House-passed fiscal year 2027 defense authorization bill would expand the SMART scholarship program to cover technical and vocational education, apprenticeship preparation, and programs leading to workforce credentials. The program supports education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; Moylan says the expansion could create another route into civilian work supporting national defense.

Context: The provision was included in a House-passed bill; the passage does not establish that it became law.

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Economy, taxes & work

Create a federal contracting program for territorial small businesses

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Moylan introduced the Territorial Small Business Development Act to create a dedicated program under the Small Business Administration’s Section 8(a) authority. It would support qualifying businesses owned and controlled by residents of Guam and other Pacific territories in pursuing federal contracts, with the stated aim of helping them grow, hire locally, and retain more federal investment in their economies.

Context: The program would be limited to qualifying businesses owned and controlled by residents of Guam and other Pacific territories; the passage does not give further qualification criteria.

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Healthcare Social Security & other benefits

Include Guam and Pacific radiation survivors in federal compensation

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Moylan is pressing for legislation to include Guam and Pacific radiation survivors in federal compensation through the bipartisan Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026. He says the effort seeks recognition and compensation for people harmed by radiation exposure.

Context: The passage does not specify eligibility rules or compensation amounts.

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Education

Provide qualifying territorial students in-state tuition rates

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Moylan is pressing for enactment of the Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act, which passed the House. It would guarantee in-state tuition rates for qualifying students from U.S. territories at covered public colleges and universities, addressing the higher out-of-state rates Guam families may face when students pursue degrees not offered on Guam.

Context: The bill had passed the House but still required enactment; the passage does not define qualifying students or covered institutions.

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Government & elections

Establish a Guam passport issuance office

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Moylan is pursuing a dedicated passport issuance office on Guam and is working with the State Department to advance the proposal. He says the office would provide more passport services locally and help with urgent cases that need more than routine application acceptance, including travel for medical care, school, work, or family emergencies.

Context: The office is a proposal; the passage does not specify when or how it would be established.

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Economy, taxes & work

Restore the territorial de minimis exemption

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Moylan supports permanently restoring the de minimis duty exemption for Guam and other U.S. islands. He says the suspension of the $800 exemption made everyday packages more expensive and complicated to receive, and describes fees and delays as an added burden for families and businesses. While pursuing restoration, his office is also seeking relief from administrative fees and better access to customs processing through local post offices.

Context: The exemption is described as suspended, and permanent restoration is a goal rather than an enacted change.

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Transportation & infrastructure

Review the Jones Act’s impact on Guam and pursue an exemption

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Moylan is preparing language for the next National Defense Authorization Act requiring an independent review of the Jones Act’s impact on Guam and the effects of a temporary waiver. The review would examine cargo, costs, savings for families, shipping reliability, U.S. maritime strength, and military readiness, with findings made public. He supports a full exemption for Guam if evidence shows relief lowers costs while preserving security and reliable service.

Context: The review language is being prepared, not described as enacted. Support for lasting relief is conditional on findings about costs, security, and reliable service.