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GUAM Act

12/29/2022, 1:03 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4806

Guarding against Unexploded Arms and Munitions Act or the GUAM Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to use amounts available for operation and maintenance to remove munitions and explosives of concern from military installations in Guam.

DOD must monitor and assess such removal and constantly update the processes for removal to mitigate any issues.

Current Status of Bill S 4806

Bill S 4806 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2022. Bill S 4806 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 8, 2022.  Bill S 4806's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S4516) as of September 8, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4806

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4806

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4806

GUAM Act
GUAM Act
Guarding against Unexploded Arms and Munitions Act
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to use amounts available to the Department of Defense for operation and maintenance to remove munitions and explosives of concern in Guam, and for other purposes.

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