Bill
B 1-38
Overview: B 1-38, AN ACT TO AMEND § 26603(d)(5)(B) OF ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 26, TITLE 11 GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LEVEL TO THE GUAM CANCER TRUST FUND,
Overview: B 1-38, AN ACT TO AMEND § 26603(d)(5)(B) OF ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 26, TITLE 11 GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LEVEL TO THE GUAM CANCER TRUST FUND, Introduced: November 27, 2025, Status: bill
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to amend the Guam Cancer Trust Fund law to increase the annual appropriation level to the fund. The goal is to provide additional resources to support cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment programs on Guam.
Key Provisions:
- Amends § 26603(d)(5)(B) to increase the annual appropriation to the Guam Cancer Trust Fund from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
- Specifies that the increased appropriation level will be effective starting in the next fiscal year after the bill's enactment.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Guam Cancer Trust Fund, which provides funding for cancer-related programs and services, will receive a significant increase in its annual appropriation.
- Residents of Guam who utilize the cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment programs supported by the fund will benefit from the increased resources.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced and is currently in the legislative process.
- If enacted, the increased appropriation level to the Guam Cancer Trust Fund would take effect in the next fiscal year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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