Guam-Federal Consultation Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10408, would establish a requirement for regular consultations between officials of Guam and the Federal Government. Specifically, it mandates that the President and the Governor of Guam consult on matters affecting their relationship. It also requires designated special representatives from both governments to meet at least every five years to discuss issues and submit a report with recommendations to Congress.
The bill also sets a specific requirement for representatives to meet at least one year before existing federal financial aid to Guam is set to expire. This meeting would focus on making recommendations to Congress and the President about future, multi-year federal financial assistance for Guam. The designated representatives would be appointed by the President for the U.S. side and by the Governor and Speaker of Guam's Legislature for Guam, and would include Guam's Delegate to the House of Representatives.
H.R. 10408 was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10408 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10408, would establish a requirement for regular consultations between officials of Guam and the Federal Government. Specifically, it mandates that the President and the Governor of Guam consult on matters affecting their relationship. It also requires designated special representatives from both governments to meet at least every five years to discuss issues and submit a report with recommendations to Congress. The bill also sets a specific requirement for representatives to meet at least one year before existing federal financial aid to Guam is set to expire. This meeting would focus on making recommendations to Congress and the President about future, multi-year federal financial assistance for Guam. The designated representatives would be appointed by the President for the U.S. side and by the Governor and Speaker of Guam's Legislature for Guam, and would include Guam's Delegate to the House of Representatives. H.R. 10408 was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
- Has H.R. 10408 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10408. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10408?
- H.R. 10408 was sponsored by Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10408?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (16 Sep 2026).
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