Bill · H.R. 7673· House(119-HR-7673)
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.
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 2/25/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- James Moylan
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Organic Act of Guam regarding land transfers. It proposes an exception to the "public purpose" requirement for certain land transfers. This exception applies when the Government of Guam transfers excess real property back to the original landowner or their heirs. The bill also requires the Government of Guam to establish a process for these transfers and report on it to Congress. Finally, it includes provisions for a national security review if such property is sold to a foreign person.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+7
The bill facilitates land restoration for original owners and heirs in Guam.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The bill empowers the Government of Guam to return land to original owners more easily.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires the Government of Guam to establish and report a specific land transfer process.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Land Ownership: The bill allows for the transfer of excess real property back to the original landowner or their heirs without needing to meet the "public purpose" requirement (Section 1(a)).
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Government Accountability: The Government of Guam is required to establish a specific process for these transfers and must transmit a report describing that process to Congressional committees (Section 1(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- National Security Review Requirements: If an individual receives property through this process and then sells it to a foreign person (who is not an heir), the sale will be considered a covered transaction subject to a review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (Section 1(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+7
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House