Guam Delegate James Moylan highlighted Guam’s most urgent needs during the Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) Senior Plenary Session, meeting with senior White House officials and federal agency leaders to push for infrastructure investment, veterans’ services, energy security, and a resolution to ongoing U.S. Postal Service disruptions. Moylan also participated in the Energy Working Group, where he emphasized affordability, resiliency, and infrastructure upgrades.
“Guam’s security is the nation’s security,” Moylan said in his remarks. He called for underground power lines, Guam’s inclusion in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and stronger dual-use infrastructure serving both military and civilian needs. He also stressed the urgency of establishing a VA Regional Office in Guam to serve more than 20,000 veterans across the Pacific, saying, “I urge the Administration to continue to deliver for those who served our nation, regardless of where they choose to live.”
The delegate also spotlighted the high cost of air travel, citing his Pacific Islands Flight Alternatives Act to exempt Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands from outdated cabotage laws. “United is the only carrier serving our region, and the lack of competition has made flying absurdly expensive,” Moylan said. He pressed for airline competition to lower prices and increase mobility. Additionally, Moylan raised concerns about water treatment, PFAS filtration, cybersecurity, and economic adjustment tied to Guam’s growing population from the military buildup.
Healthcare, environmental protection, and mail service rounded out his priorities. Moylan called for federal investments in Guam’s healthcare system, support for environmental protections including brown tree snake control, and disaster resilience measures. He also urged quick resolution of USPS service disruptions that have delayed shipments to and from the island. “USPS is more than just a mailing service for the islands—it’s a lifeline,” he said.