Commission on War Claims for Guam Act

Summary

Commission on War Claims for Guam Act - Establishes a Commission on War Claims for Guam (the Commission). Authorizes the Commission to examine and render final decisions on claims of Guamanians for damages suffered as a result of the hostilities during World War II. Provides for hearings on claims, notification of determinations, establishment of a schedule of compensation, and payment of claims. Sets forth administrative provisions governing the Commission. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress on its operations and to submit a final report to the Congress and to the Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States upon completion of its affairs. Establishes in the Treasury a Guam Claims Fund for payment of those claims approved by the Commission. Authorizes appropriations to the Guam Claims Fund, the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States, and the Commission. Limits the fee for services rendered for a claimant under this Act to five percent of the amount paid on a claim.

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Timeline

1. 17 July 1986

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 July 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 July 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 July 1986

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 July 1986

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large] · R · Sponsor
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