On Saturday, lawmakers went into emergency session at the request of Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. She and Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio are thanking the Guam Legislature following the unanimous passage of emergency response funding ahead of Typhoon Sinlaku.

During the special session, lawmakers approved a $25 million appropriation from the General Fund to support critical response and recovery efforts—including food, water, shelter, medical services, infrastructure stabilization, and direct aid for impacted residents.

The measure also ensures immediate funding for Guam’s mayors, allowing village leaders to respond quickly to urgent, community-level needs. Governor Leon Guerrero says the funding is about making sure Guam is ready before the storm hits—so recovery can begin immediately once conditions improve.

Lawmakers chiming in during session. Senator Shawn Gumataotao said, "We are all aware there have been storm related planning meetings since Monday. For sure since Thursday. There have been more regular meetings. Between office of the governor, the NWS, JRM, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and all emergency function management leads, to include our mayors, cabinet members."

"There the 24/7 first rerponders to everything what the hour is."

Senator Therese Terlaje said, "This money is going to be pushed out as quickly as possible, where it is needed on those front lines. And I want to thank all of those of our frontliners and make sure the people of Guam are safe."

"I'm so glad we got this bill through gives the administration to preparing and prepositioning equipment, personnel, so when the storm comes, immediate action can be taken," noted Vice Speaker Tony Ada.

Senators were in session for six hours and made several amendments to the bill before voting 13-0 to pass the amended version. Senators Shelly Calvo and Jesse Lujan were excused from voting.

And Lieutenant Governor Tenorio emphasized the importance of strengthening response efforts at every level, especially within neighborhoods.

The administration will now review the final version of the bill, following amendments made during the session.