Press Releases

Jan 30, 2013

Statement on the Groundbreaking of the Port Authority of Guam’s Modernization Project

Issues: Economy and Jobs, Military Build Up, Transportation

The Congresswoman today issued the following statement on the groundbreaking of the Port Authority of Guam’s Modernization Project.

Jan 29, 2013

Statement on Senator John Kerry’s Confirmation as Secretary of State

Issues: Congressional Issues, Defense and National Security, Foreign Affairs, Military Build Up

The Congresswoman today issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Senator John Kerry as Secretary of State.

Jan 25, 2013

Statement on the Resignation of Assistant Secretary Babauta

The Congresswoman today issued the following statement on the recent announcement that Assistant Secretary Anthony M. Babauta has resigned from his position as Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Jan 22, 2013

Bordallo Remains Ranking Member of Readiness Subcommittee

Issues: Defense and National Security, Military Build Up

The Congresswoman today officially received her House Armed Services and Natural Resources subcommittee assignments for the 113th Congress. She will continue to serve as Ranking Member of the Readiness Subcommittee, which has broad oversight on issues important to the military realignments in the Pacific.

Jan 18, 2013

Bordallo’s Office Participates in National Day of Service

The Congresswoman encourages Americans to join President Obama and the first family on National Day of Service, January 19, 2013, by volunteering in their local communities to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 18, 2013

Bordallo Announces Appointment of Roland Quitigua to Invasive Species Advisory Committee

Issues: Defense and National Security, Economy and Jobs, Education, Foreign Affairs

The Congresswoman today that Roland Quitigua from University of Guam was one of 14 new members appointed by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee, which provides advice and recommendations to the National Invasive Species Council.

Jan 15, 2013

Bordallo Participates in U.S.-Japan-South Korea Legislative Exchange Programs

Issues: Economy and Jobs, Foreign Affairs, Military Build Up

The Congresswoman recently returned from Seoul, South Korea, where she participated in the 48th session of the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Exchange Program and the 14th session of the U.S.-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Exchange Program.

Jan 10, 2013

Bordallo Reintroduces Coral Reef, IUU Bills

Issues: Economy and Jobs, Foreign Affairs

Congresswoman Bordallo reintroduced two bills, H.R. 69, the Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Enforcement Act of 2013, and H.R. 71, the Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization and Enhancement Amendments of 2013.

Jan 3, 2013

113th Congress Convenes

Issues: War Claims

The Congresswoman today took the Oath of Office, administered by Speaker of the House John Boehner, for the 113th Congress. She also hosted an “open house” in recognition of the new Congress, and held a swearing-in ceremony for officers of the Guam Society of America. As her first legislative act of the 113th Congress, Congresswoman Bordallo reintroduced H.R. 44, the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act.

Jan 2, 2013

Congress Passes Deal to Avert Fiscal Cliff

Issues: Congressional Issues, Defense and National Security, Economy and Jobs, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Health, Military Build Up, Spending Cuts and Debt, Tax Reform

Congress passed a compromise bill to avert the "fiscal cliff."

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