HR 842 · 118th Congress · Labor and Employment

To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.

Introduced 2023-02-06· Sponsored by Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.(2023-02-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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