- The House of Representatives and the Senate are currently operating.
- Legislation is awaiting final approval from both the House and the Senate.
Congress is advancing legislation that specifically affects the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico.
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Updated Jul 1
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What happened
Congress is advancing legislation that specifically affects the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Hank Johnson spoke during a congressional hearing regarding legislation affecting Guam.Sub-event
- James Moylan requested assistance from Senate and House committees concerning Guam.Sub-event
- A bill concerning RECA expansion returned to the House after the Senate failed to include Guam.Sub-event
- Territories send members to the House.Sub-event
Legislation affecting Guam and Puerto Rico is being advanced by Congress.1 source
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Within The House of Representatives and the Senate are currently operating.
The entities involved
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Guam
unincorporated territory of the United States of America
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Puerto Rico
unincorporated territory of the United States of America
- House
Related events
- A Record of Decision was issued for a new training base, requiring the Commonwealth to prepare for movement to Guam.
- Guam has formally accepted the United States' role in its national defense.
- Donald Trump warned on September 21, 2026, regarding the potential statehood of Puerto Rico.
- Governor Jenniffer González formally requested US statehood for Puerto Rico.
- The Guam Power Authority is responsible for evaluating the energy needs of the territory.