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Support for Native CHamoru Organizations: Registry and Business Contracts

This act establishes a registry program for Native CHamoru individuals to verify their ancestry. Additionally, it amends small business regulations to facilitate Native CHamoru Organizations in securing government contracts and business support. The goal is to improve their economic and social standing.
Key points
A CHamoru Registry Program will be created to maintain a genealogy database for verifying Native CHamoru ancestry. Individuals need to document that an ancestor resided on Guam before August 1, 1950.
Native CHamoru Organizations will gain easier access to small business support programs, including government contracts, potentially increasing their business opportunities.
The Superior Court of Guam will have jurisdiction over all legal proceedings related to the CHamoru Registry Program, ensuring legal oversight.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4102
Sponsor: Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Native CHamoru Equity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4102.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A CHamoru Registry Program will be created to maintain a genealogy database for verifying Native CHamoru ancestry. Individuals need to document that an ancestor resided on Guam before August 1, 1950.
  • Native CHamoru Organizations will gain easier access to small business support programs, including government contracts, potentially increasing their business opportunities.
  • The Superior Court of Guam will have jurisdiction over all legal proceedings related to the CHamoru Registry Program, ensuring legal oversight.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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