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The Guam Organic Act of 1950, ( 48 U.S.C. § 1421 et seq., Pub. L. 81–630, H.R. 7273, 64 Stat. 384, enacted August 1, 1950) is a United States federal law that redesignated the island of Guam as an unincorporated territory of the United States, established executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and transferred federal jurisdiction ...
The Organic Act of Guam and related federal laws provide the framework for the government of Guam. This publication=s purpose is to present the fundamental laws creating the government of Guam. Similarly, while there have been many cases interpreting various aspects of the Organic Act, this publication will include only appellate ones.
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Nov 14, 2023 · The Organic Act of Guam is federal legislation passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by US President Harry S. Truman on 1 August 1950.
3 days ago · The passage of Public Law 81-630, the 1950 Organic Act, was a political renaissance — a rebirth of local self-government. It was the most impactful and consequential policy development for Guam ...
Nov 19, 2023 · The Organic Act of Guam and Related Federal Laws affecting the Governmental Structure of Guam (through 11 June 2001). Compiled by Charles H. Troutman.
Aug 2, 2023 · Summary. The Organic Act of Guam established a local government for the island, with three branches of government, executive, legislative and judicial. It also provided for US citizenship to the CHamoru people. It went into effect on August 1, 1950.
The result was the Guam Organic Act of 1950 which established Guam as an unincorporated organized territory of the United States and, for the first time in Guam history, provided for a civilian government.
