Bruce F. Vento: “I rise in support of H.R. 2144. As explained by chairman de Lugo, this bill would transfer approximately 3,200 acres of…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 2144. As explained by chairman de Lugo, this bill would transfer approximately 3,200 acres of excess Department of Defense land to the government of Guam for such public benefit uses as housing, schools, and hospitals. These lands were identified as excess to military needs in 1977. I commend Congressman Underwood for the effort he has put into resolving the complex issues surrounding this bill and other land use issues on Guam. Congressman Underwood has shown positive leadership through his work on this bill and the bill passed by Congress last year finally providing for a monument to the people of Guam at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park. As chairman of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, I worked with Chairman de Lugo, the delegate from Guam, Mr. Underwood and Committee member Congressman Hansen on the provisions of the bill concerning the War in the Pacific National Historical Park.”