HR 5714 · 94th Congress · Claims

A bill to amend the Organic Act of Guam to provide for a certain procedure for the settlement of claims arising out of the acquisition of property in Guam by the United States.

Introduced 1975-04-08· Sponsored by Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1975-04-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides, under the Organic Act of Guam, a procedure for the settlement of claims arising out of the acquisition of property in Guam by the United States prior to August 23, 1963. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to satisfy claims brought under this Act by: (1) making a cash payment to the claimant in the amount of the judgment; or (2) exchanging land with the claimant for land of equivalent value which is owned by the United States and has been determined to be surplus. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (9)

9 Democrats