Guam's governor can approve foreign workers without government labor checks.

What it does

The bill lets Guam's Governor approve temporary foreign workers for jobs. Normally, the U.S. Department of Labor checks if American workers exist first. Under this bill, the Governor says workers are needed. The Secretary of Homeland Security must approve employer requests. A court can only stop approval if the Governor lied.

Who it affects

Guam residents lose government checks that protect local jobs and pay. Employers in Guam who want to hire temporary foreign workers gain faster approval. The bill affects seasonal and peak jobs most, like hotels, building, and farming.

One thing to notice

The Governor sets the rules for what counts as a real need for foreign workers. Then he uses those same rules to approve his own decisions. No government office checks if local workers are unavailable or if pay is fair.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

1 cosponsor: 1 Republicans.

• May 29, 2025 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
• May 29, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• temporary foreign workers — People from other countries hired for jobs for a set time.
• Secretary of Homeland Security — The government official who oversees immigration and border security.
• Governor — The elected leader of a state or territory.
• employer — A company or person who hires workers.