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Restoring Private Land Ownership to Original Owners in Guam

This bill allows the government of Guam to return excess real property to its original owners or their heirs without needing a 'public purpose'.
Key points
Removes the 'public purpose' requirement for excess real property being returned to original owners or heirs.
Requires the Government of Guam to establish a transfer process and report it to Congress within 180 days.
Requires a national security review if the returned land is sold to a foreign person who is not an heir.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7673
Sponsor: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
Process start date: 2026-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Organic Act of Guam to provide an exception to the "public purpose" requirement for certain land transfers in the case of a transfer restoring such land to the original landowner or heirs, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7673.

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 2026-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Removes the 'public purpose' requirement for excess real property being returned to original owners or heirs.
  • Requires the Government of Guam to establish a transfer process and report it to Congress within 180 days.
  • Requires a national security review if the returned land is sold to a foreign person who is not an heir.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Moylan, James C. [R-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 2026-03-13.

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.

CATEGORIES

Real Estate Security