James Moylan
Guamanian-American politician (born 1962)
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James Camacho Moylan (born July 18, 1962) is a Guamanian politician and Army veteran serving as the delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for Guam's at-large congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Guam Legislature from 2019 to 2023. Moylan is one of two Chamorro members of Congress, alongside Kimberlyn King-Hinds.
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July 18, 1962
Jim Moylan | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Guam's at-large district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michael San Nicolas |
| Minority Leader of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 4, 2021 – March 22, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Wil Castro |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Duenas |
| Member of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Camacho Moylan July 18, 1962 Tumon, Guam, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Guam (BS) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Education
Moylan graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of Guam.[1]
Early political career
Prior to entering politics, Moylan served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army and parole officer for the Guam Department of Corrections. He was elected to the Guam Legislature in 2018 and assumed office in 2019. Moylan is also a licensed insurance agent.
U.S. House
Moylan was the Republican nominee for the 2022 United States House of Representatives election in Guam.[2] He won the election, defeating Judith Won Pat.[3] He is the first Republican to represent Guam as a delegate since Vicente T. Blaz in 1993.[4]
Committee assignments
For the 119th Congress:[5]
Previous assignments:
Caucus memberships
- U.S.-Philippines Friendship Caucus (Co-Chair)
- Pacific Islands Caucus[6]
- Congressional Western Caucus[7]
- Problem Solvers Caucus[8]
- Republican Study Committee[9]
- Co-Chair of the National Security Task Force
Legislation
Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines
In the 118th Congress he sponsored a resolution that reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defend the Philippines under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty if its assets are attacked in the South China Sea, called for joint patrols with the Philippines, rejected China’s territorial claims there, and welcomed implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.[10]
Deliver for Veterans Act
In the 118th Congress and 119th Congress he sponsored a bill that amends Title 38 of the U.S. Code to authorize the VA to pay not only the full purchase price for adaptive vehicles provided to disabled veterans or service members, but also the shipping/delivery costs.[11]
Support for expunging Trump's impeachment
In the 118th Congress he co-sponsored a pair of resolutions meant to expunge the impeachments of Donald Trump.[12] In the 119th United States Congress, he again co-sponsored resolutions to expunge Trump's impeachments.[13]
Guam Service Academy Equality Act
In the 118th Congress he sponsored a bill that adjusted the number of cadets to be nominated to the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, and United States Airforce Academy from the Delegate in Congress from Guam.[14]
Personal life
His mother, Maria Camacho Moylan, was related to Carlos Camacho. Through his father, who was the brother of Scotty Moylan, he is first cousin to Kurt Moylan, whose son Kaleo Moylan and nephew Douglas Moylan are thereby his first cousins once removed.[15]
Election results
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | James Moylan | 2,632 | 99.66 | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.34 | ||
| Total votes | 2,641 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | James Moylan | 17,260 | 52.12 | |
| Democratic | Judith T. Won Pat | 15,636 | 47.22 | |
| Write-in | 220 | 0.66 | ||
| Total votes | 33,116 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | James Moylan (incumbent) | 3,987 | 99.03 | |
| Write-in | 39 | 0.97 | ||
| Total votes | 4,026 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | James Moylan (incumbent) | 15,573 | 52.70 | |
| Democratic | Ginger Cruz | 13,829 | 46.80 | |
| Write-in | 149 | 0.50 | ||
| Total votes | 29,551 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||