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United States Representative

BIRTH

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ABOUT

Biography

James Camacho Moylan, born on July 18, 1962, in Tumon, Guam, is a dedicated public servant and the current delegate representing Guam's at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. His election in 2022 marked a historic moment as he became the first Republican to hold this seat in nearly 30 years. Prior to his tenure in Congress, Moylan served as a senator in the 35th and 36th Guam Legislatures from 2019 to 2023. His commitment to public service is further exemplified by his experience as a parole officer at the Guam Department of Corrections and his service as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. Beyond his public roles, Moylan has amassed over two decades of experience in the private sector, including positions in healthcare, financial services, and insurance.

Education

• High School: John F. Kennedy High School, Tumon, Guam
• Bachelor's Degree: Criminal Justice, University of Guam

Political Experience

• Guam Legislature: Served as a senator from 2019 to 2023
• U.S. House of Representatives: Elected as Guam's delegate in 2022; re-elected in 2024

Committee Assignments

In the 119th Congress, Delegate Moylan serves on several key committees:

• House Armed Services Committee:
  • Subcommittee on Readiness
  • Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces
• House Education and Workforce Committee:
  • Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
  • Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development
  • Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
• House Foreign Affairs Committee:
  • Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific
  • Subcommittee on South and Central Asia

Notable Achievements

• Economic Development: Secured over $3.2 billion in economic activity for Guam through the National Defense Authorization Act , contributing to job creation and infrastructure development.
• Defense Initiatives: Increased the budget for Guam's missile defense by over $100 million in 2024, enhancing the island's security infrastructure.
• Infrastructure Improvement: Facilitated over $155 million in funding to improve Guam's communications infrastructure under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
• Legislative Efforts: Introduced legislation to add the route between Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to the Essential Air Service program, aiming to reduce flight fares and improve connectivity.

Delegate Moylan's multifaceted career reflects his unwavering commitment to the people of Guam, focusing on economic growth, infrastructure enhancement, and national security.

OFFICES HELD

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