H.R. 842 · 118th Congress

To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2023-02-06
Latest action
2023-02-06 · Introduced in House

Summary

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.