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Guam and US Territories Support: Funding and Residency Rule Changes

This act extends financial support for Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa until 2043. It also introduces new rules for Freely Associated States (FAS) citizens residing in Guam, requiring proof of employment or education and a residential address. Additionally, FAS individuals convicted of felonies will be imprisoned in federal facilities, with pre-conviction incarceration costs reimbursed by the Bureau of Prisons.
Key points
Financial support for Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa extended until 2043.
FAS citizens (Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau) seeking residency in Guam must show proof of employment or education and a residential address.
FAS individuals convicted of felonies will be incarcerated in federal prisons, with pre-conviction costs reimbursed by the federal government.
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Print number: 118_HR_6273
Sponsor: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-11-07