OVER $3 BILLION SECURED FOR GUAM: CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN SHARES FY26 NDAA UPDATE FOLLOWING HOUSE-PASSAGE

(Washington, D.C.)-Congressman James Moylan announces the inclusion of major Guam-focused provisions in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 12, 2025. The legislation secures over $3 billion in direct investments and includes policy reforms that strengthen Guam's infrastructure, workforce, and strategic defense posture.

The NDAA allocates $1.06 billion in Military Construction (MILCON) and $1.17 billion for Family Housing to be executed in FY26, including $105 million for 250 new housing units. An additional $795 million in MILCON will be distributed across multiple fiscal years. Guam's missile defense capabilities are supported with $11.35 million in procurement funding and $128.49 million for research and development.

Key amendments include the expansion of Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) to all Department of Defense civilians in Guam, including local hires, and authorization for retention bonuses of up to 50% of base pay for critical civilian roles. The NDAA also directs a reassessment of per diem rates, which have historically undervalued Guam compared to neighboring territories. Environmental and cultural priorities are addressed through a new initiative to control the invasive Greater Banded Hornet and funding for the Guam Cultural Repository. The Department of Defense is also authorized to enter joint energy projects with the Guam Power Authority (GPA) and increase the Minor MILCON cap for INDOPACOM from $30 million to $40 million.

The NDAA directs the finalization of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense (EIAMD) system, which will assess infrastructure needs including power, water, and housing. It also calls for a House briefing on the feasibility of an Economic Adjustment Committee for Guam.

Additional provisions include a pilot program to expedite environmental and historic preservation reviews for MILCON projects, a feasibility study on transitioning military housing to a public-private partnership model, and a requirement for an annual report from the Commander of Joint Region Marianas on military readiness and public interest projects-developed in coordination with the Governor of Guam. Transparency measures were added regarding nuclear energy, requiring notification to Guam's leadership and Congress for any reactor presence, excluding naval propulsion systems. The NDAA also includes a directive to release an unclassified summary of independent assessments of Guam's missile defense system and a feasibility study on expanding ship repair capabilities, including dry dock mooring and support for local maritime firms.

"This year's NDAA includes significant provisions for Guam-addressing housing, workforce equity, energy resilience, and defense readiness," said Congressman Moylan. "These measures reflect ongoing efforts to ensure our island's needs are recognized and resourced at the federal level."

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