Press Releases

Nov 29, 2012

Statement on Obama Administration’s Support for Guam Military Construction Funding in FY13 NDAA

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

The Congresswoman issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s Statement of Administration Policy on the Senate version of the FY13 NDAA.

Nov 29, 2012

Bordallo Returns from Congressional Delegation to Japan and Taiwan

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

The Congresswoman recently returned to Washington D.C. following a five-day Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Japan and Taiwan. The delegation, led by Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia, also included Congressman Bill Flores of Texas and Congressman David Cicilline of Rhode Island.

Nov 28, 2012

Bordallo Joins Colleagues, Congressional Staff in Participating in the Holiday Mail for Heroes Program

The Congresswoman joined her colleagues and congressional staff in participating in the annual Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program. The event, now in its sixth year, is an opportunity to sign holiday cards for servicemembers, veterans and their families.

Nov 27, 2012

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $ 286,365 to Guam Department of Public Works/Office of Highway Safety

Issues: Transportation

The Congresswoman today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $ 286,365 to Guam Department of Public Works/Office of Highway Safety. The funds were awarded through the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Nov 27, 2012

U.S. Navy Awards Task Order for Small Business to Construct Facilities Directly Related to Realignment

Issues: Military Build Up

The Congresswoman today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Navy’s recent announcement that it has awarded a $14 million task order for beginning work on the second increment of Apra Harbor Wharf Improvements. The Congresswoman supported this military construction project, which was $40 million overall, in the Fiscal Year 2011 National Defense Authorization Act.

Nov 15, 2012

Bordallo Joins Congressional Leaders in Celebrating the 237th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps

Issues: Defense and National Security, Military Build Up, Veterans

The Congresswoman today joined House Speaker John Boehner and many of her fellow Members of Congress at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the 237th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. The ceremony was hosted by General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Nov 15, 2012

Bordallo Accepting Applications for Nominations to Service Academies until November 30th, 2012

Issues: Education

The Congresswoman today announced that she is accepting applications from students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York until Friday, November 30th, 2012.

Nov 13, 2012

Statement on America Recycles Day

Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today issued the following statement on behalf of National America Recycles Day on November 15, 2012.

Nov 10, 2012

Statement on Veterans Day

Issues: Veterans

Congresswoman Bordallo issued a statement in observance of Veterans Day.

Oct 29, 2012

HHS Awards Guam $202,855 in Federal Financial Assistance

Issues: Health

Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services two grants totaling $202,855. These funds will be used to support Maternal and Child Health Services and the Guam Rape Prevention Education Program.

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