This bill changes federal law so the Defense Base Act would not apply in Guam. It edits the law’s definition of “territory or possession outside the continental United States” to say it does not include Guam. In short, the Defense Base Act would be inapplicable in Guam if this becomes law.

Key points

• Who is affected: People and organizations in Guam that would otherwise fall under the Defense Base Act’s rules.
• What changes: Guam is excluded by name from the Act’s coverage through a change to the definition section.
• When: The text provided does not specify an effective date.