Mr. Speaker. I rise today to again call attention to the problem of unrestricted immigration to Guam allowed by the compact of free association and the failure of the Federal Government to fulfill its promises to Guam to reimburse our local government for the cost of educational and social services that this immigration policy causes. This legal immigration allows the citizens of the three nations of the former trust territory to travel unrestricted to the United States. without passports or visas. and to reside. work. or attend school without going through the usual INS applications. In opening the door to this unusual and generous policy. the Federal Government also promised in Public Law 99239 to reimburse the American islands in the Pacific for the expected costs. Guam. because of its proximity. has received the greatest share of this immigration. Since 1985. when the compact was enacted. and compactimpact aid was authorized. Guam has incurred over $70 million in costs.
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