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Bill93th CongressFiled Nov 26, 1973Territories (U.S.)
H.R. 11573

A bill to amend the Organic Act of Guam to place certain lands within the jurisdiction of the government of Guam.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 18, 1974)

(LATEST SUMMARY)

Transfers to the Government of Guam title to all Federal property on Guam not specifically reserved by the President within one year after the enactment of this Act.

Authorizes repossession by the President when national security requires.

Removes the authority of the President to invoke Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed on federally- owned or controlled properties on Guam.

Provides that no person shall be denied access to, or any of the benefits accruing from, the lands conveyed by this Act or the amendment made by this Act, on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin or ancestry.

What just happenedMar 19, 1974

Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large](D-GU)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 19, 1974IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Mar 18, 1974FloorH37100

    Measure passed House, amended.

  3. Mar 18, 1974Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

  4. Mar 12, 1974CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 93-903.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Mar 12, 1974Committee5000

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 93-903.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Nov 26, 1973IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Nov 26, 1973IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. Nov 26, 1973IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 18, 197436
(LATEST SUMMARY)

Transfers to the Government of Guam title to all Federal property on Guam not specifically reserved by the President within one year after the enactment of this Act.

Authorizes repossession by the President when national security requires.

Removes the authority of the President to invoke Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed on federally- owned or controlled properties on Guam.

Provides that no person shall be denied access to, or any of the benefits accruing from, the lands conveyed by this Act or the amendment made by this Act, on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin or ancestry.

Introduced in HouseNov 26, 197300

Places specified lands within the jurisdiction of the government of Guam.

A bill to amend the Organic Act of Guam to place certain lands within the jurisdiction of … — Informed