118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 842To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.

To amend the Defense Base Act to exclude Guam.

Labor and employment
Introduced Feb 6, 2023
Last action Feb 6, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Feb 6, 2023
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Referred
Feb 6, 2023
Education and Workforce
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS 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.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Feb 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.