To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes the Defense Base Act (a federal law about worker protections) by removing Guam from its coverage. The bill makes it so that Guam is no longer considered a territory or possession that the Defense Base Act applies to.
Who It Affects
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Key Provisions
• The Defense Base Act will no longer apply to Guam by excluding it from the definition of "Territory or possession outside the continental United States" (Sec. 1)
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, Guam will no longer be covered under the Defense Base Act. This means the Defense Base Act's protections and requirements will not apply in Guam anymore.
Important Definitions
The bill defines "Territory or possession outside the continental United States" to mean territories and possessions, but specifically not Guam.
Effective Date
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