First. it is important to note that the amount appropriated. $4.58 million for fiscal years 1996 through 2001. was included In H.R. 1977 as the Underwood amendment. This was the amount requested in the presidents fiscal year 1996 budget. although the presidents budget proposal required a change in law. The Underwood amendment was adopted by voice vote on the floor. and was Intended as a reimbursement to Guam for the educational and social costs incurred as a result of Immigration to Guam from citizens of the Freely Associated States. Public Law 99239. which implemented the Compact of Free Association. also authorized such reimbursement to Guam and other United States areas impacted by the compact. The Senate passed version of H.R. 1977 did not include the funding for Guams Compactimpact reimbursement. and the committee report again cited the fact that the presidents budget required a change in law.
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