The nation’s workforce and H2B workers for Guam was highlighted in Washington D.C. today.

The hearing was titled, “Unleashing America's Workforce and Strengthening our Economy.”

The Committee on Education and Workforce Chair representative Tim Walberg discussed the challenges that American workers and businesses faced over the last four years, as well as the opportunities before them as President Trump and a republican-led Congress move forward with solutions to get the nation’s workforce on track.

Guam Delegate James Moylan addressed the panel that included members of the National Federation of Independent Business.

“I am also glad to hear support for the H2B Visa Program. H2B workers fill gaps in Guam’s workforce, participate in the growth of our economy tremendously and work to strengthen our national security at this critical time inside and outside the military bases. So we must work to expand and extend the H2B program and give businesses the tools they need to succeed. Likewise, the tax cuts jobs act provides important tax relief for our local businesses. We must reauthorize the tax cut job act and give our businesses and our workers the relief they need to thrive,” said Moylan. 

“Over the past four years, policies like the Biden administration show why doctors operate with scalpels and not hammers. The one size fits all rule making is not an option. I encourage the Trump administration and Congress to appreciate the unique circumstances that are in the territories in policy making, please. Regulations like the overtime rule just unjustly affects my community and districts like mine. The Trump administration’s commitment to working individually with states and territories is a meaningful improvement. I’m thankful for that,” added Moylan. 

Delegate Moylan added the workforce on Guam is so small stating the additional workers are critical especially with the military buildup.