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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 31, 2023
Guam Excess Land Return Act
This bill allows excess federal lands in Guam to be transferred to the original landowners or their heirs if such prior ownership can be verified in the official records maintained by the government of Guam.
The government of Guam must establish a process for such transfers.
People & committees
Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] · R–GU
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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