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To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 842

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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Current Status of Bill HR 842

Bill HR 842 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2023. Bill HR 842 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2023.  Bill HR 842's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of February 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 842

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 842

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 842

To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.
To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 842

James C. Moylan
James C. Moylan
GuamRepublican

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