The high cost of living is crushing Guam families. Skyrocketing rents, home prices nearing $500,000, and shipping-driven inflation make it nearly impossible for working people to get ahead. I will aggressively pursue federal solutions that reflect Guam’s unique economic realities as a remote island territory.
 

Priorities:

• Reform the Jones Act to reduce shipping monopolies/restrictions and lower the cost of fuel, food, and building materials for Guam families and businesses

• Expand tax relief, earned income tax credits, and cost-of-living adjustments that account for Guam’s higher expenses

• Fix unfair federal program formulas so Guam receives equitable funding for housing, nutrition, and essential services

• Invest in affordable childcare and paid family leave to help working parents
   

Where the Current Delegate Has Fallen Short: The incumbent has secured only temporary, short-term measures such as a 60-day Jones Act waiver for fuel, rather than pushing for permanent exemptions or comprehensive reforms that would deliver lasting relief on shipping costs for food, fuel, and goods. Federal program formulas continue to shortchange Guam, and broader cost-of-living adjustments remain unaddressed despite repeated promises.

Our island faces a severe housing shortage made worse by the military buildup, Typhoon Mawar damage, and limited land. Too many families live in overcrowded houses, are priced out, or forced to leave Guam. Local residents — especially CHamoru families — are being pushed aside while military housing allowances inflate rents.
 

Priorities:

• Demand increased federal support for civilian affordable housing and post-typhoon recovery programs

• Push the Department of Defense to accelerate on-base family housing construction to reduce pressure on the off-base market

• Reform Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) policies so they do not artificially drive-up rents for local families

• Expand Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA) resources and incentives for local home construction
   

Where the Current Delegate Has Fallen Short:
In the FY2026 NDAA, the incumbent celebrated provisions for only 250 continuing family housing units with zero new major military housing construction funds, despite the Navy needing up to 2,400 additional off-base units. This has left the civilian housing market under intense pressure from the buildup, with little direct relief for local families. A proposed housing market analysis and allowance expansions help only select DOD civilians, not the broader community, facing median home prices near $500,000.

Small businesses are the heart of Guam’s economy, yet too often they are shut out when billions in federal military dollars are spent on our island. Large, bundled contracts go to outside firms, bringing outside workers, while local businesses and laborers get leftovers.

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Priorities:

• Break up oversized federal contracts so qualified Guam-based small and minority-owned businesses can compete

• Require early inclusion of local businesses in procurement planning for all military and federal projects

• Prioritize local workforce hiring and apprenticeship programs on federally funded projects

• Expand opportunities for Guam firms in defense support services and civilian infrastructure work

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Where the Current Delegate Has Fallen Short:

Despite billions in military spending, too many contracts remain bundled in ways that favor large outside firms. Local businesses continue to be sidelined in procurement decisions, and workforce participation requirements have not been enforced strongly enough to ensure Guam residents and firms capture a fair share of the economic benefits.

Guam sends more sons and daughters to serve per capita than nearly any other jurisdiction. As the daughter of a veteran, I know the sacrifices our military families make. Our veterans deserve timely care, full benefits, and recognition for their service — including justice for those exposed to radiation from Pacific nuclear testing.

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Priorities:

• Fully include Guam in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) for downwinders and veterans

• Expand VA healthcare capacity and reduce claims backlogs in the Pacific

• Strengthen veteran transition programs and career opportunities on Guam

• Ensure Guam veterans receive equal access to all federal benefits and services

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Where the Current Delegate Has Fallen Short:

Repeated standalone bills to include Guam in RECA have been introduced but failed to pass or be attached to must-pass legislation like the NDAA. Veterans and radiation survivors continue waiting for compensation and recognition, while claims backlogs persist and Pacific VA capacity lags behind growing needs.

Too many of our young people believe their only path to success is leaving Guam. We cannot afford to lose another generation. I will fight to create real opportunities so our children and grandchildren can thrive right here at home.

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Priorities:

• Expand federal support for higher education, vocational training, and apprenticeships tied to Guam’s growing industries

• Increase funding for entrepreneurship and small business development among young Guamanians

• Strengthen career and technical education programs that connect local schools with good-paying jobs

• Invest in youth leadership and cultural preservation initiatives

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Where the Current Delegate Has Fallen Short:

While some workforce training provisions appear in defense bills, broader investments in education parity, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship programs have not kept pace with the outflow of young talent. Federal support remains fragmented and insufficient to reverse the brain drain driven by high living costs and limited local opportunities.

Long wait times, limited specialists, and the high cost of traveling off-island for care continue to burden Guam families. I have a proven record of improving healthcare access locally, and I will carry that fight to Congress.

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Priorities:

• Fight for full parity in Medicare and Medicaid funding for Guam and other territories

• Expand federal investment in hospital capacity, specialist recruitment, and telehealth services

• Support training and retention programs for local nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers

• Increase emergency preparedness and disaster healthcare funding

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Where the Current Delegate Has Fallen Short:

Medicare and Medicaid parity efforts have seen only incremental progress, leaving Guam with capped or reduced federal matching compared to states. Specialist shortages and off-island travel burdens remain heavy, with federal healthcare funding not matching the increased demand from population growth and military expansion.

Guam plays a vital strategic role in America’s defense of the Pacific. That responsibility must come with real benefits — not just burdens. The buildup must lift up our families, protect our environment, and strengthen our infrastructure, not leave local residents behind.

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Priorities:

• Secure dedicated federal funding to mitigate civilian impacts of the military buildup, including roads, power, water, and schools

• Demand stronger coordination between the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and the Guam government

• Protect Guam’s land, water resources, and cultural sites from overdevelopment

• Ensure local workers and businesses receive a fair share of the economic opportunities created by the buildup

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Where the Current Delegate Has Fallen Short:

The FY2026 NDAA delivered over $1.3 billion in mostly military-focused MILCON with limited new civilian infrastructure funding for roads, power grids, schools, or water systems strained by the buildup. Critics note insufficient emphasis on off-base impacts, environmental protections, and robust civilian-military coordination, leaving families to bear the brunt of housing shortages, traffic, and utility strains.

As Guam’s Delegate, I will not only fight for immediate needs but also for Guam’s long-term political future. Our territorial status leaves us without full voting rights and often treats us as second-class citizens in federal policy.

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Priorities:

• Support a fair, inclusive process for Guam’s self-determination and decolonization

• Push for greater parity and equity in all federal programs affecting the territories

• Ensure Guam has a stronger voice in decisions that directly impact our island’s future

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Where the Current Delegate Has Fallen Short:

Little proactive leadership has been shown in advancing congressional recognition of Guam’s decolonization process or plebiscite outcomes. Territorial inequities in federal programs persist, with Guam continuing to receive second-tier treatment in funding formulas and decision-making.

Guam deserves a Delegate who fights relentlessly for our families, our veterans, our businesses, and our future — not one who settles for minor provisions while major challenges go unaddressed. I am ready to bring bold, results-driven leadership to Washington so that every Guam resident can afford to live, work, and raise a family on the island we love.
 

Vote for real change. Vote for Guam families first.