HJRES 244 · 95th Congress · Territories (U.S.)
Joint resolution to authorize an ex gratia contribution to certain residents of the territory of Guam in order to insure that just and fair compensation will be paid by the United States for land acquired in Guam between July 21, 1944, and August 23, 1963, and to establish a Commission on Post-War Land Takings on Guam.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1977-02-07)
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Establishes the Commission on Postwar Land Takings on Guam, for the purpose of compensating those whose land on Guam was acquired by the United States between July 21, 1944, and August 23, 1963. Empowers the Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission to appoint the five members of the Commission on Postwar Land Takings on Guam. Provides for the term of office and compensation of the members. Directs the Commission to give public notice on Guam, within three months after its appointment, of the time limit for filing claims. Stipulates that such final date for filing claims be no later than one year after appointment of the Commission. Limits the duration of the Commission to two years after expiration of the time limit. Allows claims to be filed not withstanding any release or settlement agreement entered into by the claimant, or any final judgment of a Federal court or agency. Requires the Commission to notify all claimants of the approval or denial of their claims. Entitles unsuccessful claimants to a hearing before the Commission and sets forth procedural due process requirements of such hearings. Directs the Commission to take into account interest from the date of tak…
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