48 U.S.C. § 611 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 611: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 611 to 620, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.

Section 611, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §14, 31 Stat. 144, called general elections to be held on the Tuesday next after first Monday in November, biennially in even-numbered years.

Section 612, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §15, 31 Stat. 145, made each house judge of elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members.

Section 613, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §§57, 58, 31 Stat. 151, granted each elector a privilege from military duty on election day in any way which would deprive him of his vote except in time of war or public danger and also granted a privilege from arrest while going to and returning from attendance at election except in certain cases.

Section 614, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §59, 31 Stat. 151, allowed each voter for representative to vote for as many representatives as would be elected from representative district in which voter was entitled to vote and gave posts of representatives to those candidates receiving highest number of votes.

Section 615, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §61, 31 Stat. 152, allowed each voter to cast one vote for senator to be elected from district in which voter could vote and called for required numbers of candidates receiving highest number of votes to become senators for their districts.

Section 616, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §62, 31 Stat. 152, made qualifications for voters for senator and for all other elections same as qualifications for voters casting votes for representative.

Section 617, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §60, 31 Stat. 151; June 26, 1930, ch. 620, 46 Stat. 818, set out qualifications required for an elector to vote for representative.

Section 618, act June 13, 1918, ch. 97, §§1, 2, 4, 40 Stat. 604, authorized extension of franchise to women, and was repealed by act Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029. See Const. Amend. 19.

Section 619, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §63, 31 Stat. 152, prevented from voting all persons who were in Hawaii by reason of being in Army or Navy or being attached to troops of the United States.

Section 619a, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §64, 31 Stat. 152, continued in force rules and regulations for administering oaths and holding elections.

Section 620, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §65, 31 Stat. 153, authorized legislature to establish and alter boundaries of election districts and voting precincts and apportion senators and representatives to be elected from such districts.
48 U.S.C. § 491 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 491: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 491 to 503, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.

Section 491, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §2, 31 Stat. 141, gave name Territory of Hawaii to Hawaiian Islands.

Section 492, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §3, 31 Stat. 141, established a Territorial government with its capital at Honolulu.

Section 493, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §1, 31 Stat. 141, defined "the laws of Hawaii" as used in this chapter.

Section 494, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §4, 31 Stat. 141, granted United States citizenship to citizens of former Republic of Hawaii and Territorial citizenship to United States citizens resident in Territory under certain conditions.

Section 495, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §5, 31 Stat. 141; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, §1, 36 Stat. 443; Apr. 12, 1930, ch. 136, §1(a), 46 Stat. 160; June 6, 1932, ch. 209, §116(b), 47 Stat. 205, made applicable to Territory the United States Constitution and all other laws of the United States including laws carrying general appropriations.

Section 496, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §6, 31 Stat. 142, continued in force laws of Hawaii not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of the United States.

Section 497, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §74, 31 Stat. 155, continued in force laws of Hawaii relating to agriculture and forestry subject to modification by Congress or the Legislature.

Section 498, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §102, 31 Stat. 161, related to abolishment of laws related to postal savings banks.

Section 499, Joint Res. July 7, 1898, No. 55, §1, 30 Stat. 751, provided for assumption of public debt of Hawaii existing on July 7, 1898, not to exceed $4,000,000.

Section 500, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §9, 31 Stat. 143, amended the laws of Hawaii to read "Governor of the Territory" or "Territory" as the context required whenever reference was made to "President of the Republic" or "Republic" in the laws.

Section 501, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §10, 31 Stat. 143, continued in effect and transferred to Territory of Hawaii prior rights in favor and against the former Republic of Hawaii and preserved all criminal proceedings.

Section 502, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §10, 31 Stat. 143, prohibited suits for specific performance of personal labor contracts.

Section 503, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §10, 31 Stat. 143, provided that contracts made between Apr. 12, 1898, and Apr. 30, 1900, providing for service for a definite term, should be null and void.
48 U.S.C. § 1236b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1236b: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1236b to 1237c were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence.

Section 1236b, act Dec. 22, 1941, ch. 617, §1, 55 Stat. 852, related to export tax rate and temporary suspension.

Section 1236c, act Dec. 22, 1941, ch. 617, §2, 55 Stat. 852, related to reduction of export quotas and temporary suspension.

Section 1237, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, §7, 47 Stat. 765; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, §7, 48 Stat. 460, related to government relations and appointment and duties of the High Commissioner to the Philippines.

Section 1237a, acts Mar. 21, 1935, ch. 36, title I, 49 Stat. 59; May 15, 1936, ch. 404, §1, 49 Stat. 1306; July 19, 1937, ch. 511, §1, 50 Stat. 516; June 11, 1938, ch. 348, §1, 52 Stat. 669; June 28, 1939, ch. 246, §1, 53 Stat. 858; June 18, 1940, ch. 395, §1, 54 Stat. 410; June 28, 1941, ch. 259, §1, 55 Stat. 309; July 2, 1942, ch. 473, §1, 56 Stat. 510; July 12, 1943, ch. 219, §1, 57 Stat. 454, related to salaries of legal advisor and financial expert.

Section 1237b, act June 5, 1936, ch. 519, 49 Stat. 1478, related to appointment powers, and duties of the acting High Commissioner, and was repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649.

Section 1237c, act Aug. 11, 1937, ch. 581, §§1–3, 50 Stat. 621, 622, related to authorization to Chief Clerk and Assistant Chief Clerk of High Commissioner to administer oaths.
48 U.S.C. § 1616 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter V: JUDICIAL BRANCH / Section 1616: Trial by jury
Trial by jury
Status: in_force

All criminal cases originating in the district court shall be tried by jury upon demand by the defendant or by the Government. If no jury is demanded the case shall be tried by the judge of the district court without a jury, except that the judge may, on his own motion, order a jury for the trial of any criminal action. The legislature may provide for trial in misdemeanor cases by a jury of six qualified persons.

(July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §26, 68 Stat. 507; Pub. L. 85–851, §8, Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 1095.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1958—Pub. L. 85–851 substituted requirement of jury trial upon demand by defendant or Government for prohibition against denial to any person on demand of either party.
48 U.S.C. § 1545 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1545: Lease and sale of public property; conveyance of title in certain lands to the government of Virgin Islands
Lease and sale of public property; conveyance of title in certain lands to the government of Virgin Islands
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Interior shall be authorized to lease or to sell upon such terms as he may deem advantageous to the Government of the United States any property of the United States under his administrative supervision in the Virgin Islands not needed for public purposes.

(b)(1) All right, title, and interest of the United States in the property placed under the control of the government of the Virgin Islands by section 1405c(a) of this title, not reserved to the United States by the Secretary of the Interior within one hundred and twenty days after October 5, 1974, is hereby conveyed to such government. The conveyance effected by the preceding sentence shall not apply to that land and other property which on October 5, 1974, is administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part of the National Park System and such lands and other property shall be retained by the United States.

(2) Subject to valid existing rights, title to all property in the Virgin Islands which may have been acquired by the United States from Denmark under the Convention entered into August 16, 1916, not reserved or retained by the United States in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 93–435 (88 Stat. 1210) is hereby transferred to the Virgin Islands government.

(July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §31, 68 Stat. 510; Pub. L. 93–435, §3, Oct. 5, 1974, 88 Stat. 1211; Pub. L. 96–205, title IV, §401(a), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 88.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Public Law 93–435 (88 Stat. 1210), referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is Pub. L. 93–435, Oct. 5, 1974, 88 Stat. 1210, which enacted sections 1705 to 1708 of this title, amended this section, and repealed sections 1701 to 1703 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

Amendments

1980—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–205 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

1974—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93–435 substituted provisions conveying to the government of Virgin Islands title in lands now under its control with power to the Secretary of the Interior to reserve rights to the United States within 120 days after Oct. 5, 1974, with the exception of land and property being administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part of the National Park System, for provisions that the government of Virgin Islands shall continue to have control over all public property under its control on July 22, 1954.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Submerged Lands, Conveyance to Territory

Conveyance of submerged lands to the government of the Virgin Islands, see section 1701 et seq. of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1247 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1247: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, acts Jan. 17, 1933, ch. 11, §17, 47 Stat. 770; Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, §17, 48 Stat. 465, related to effective date, and was omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence.
48 U.S.C. § 731e (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 731e: Chapter continued in force and effect
Chapter continued in force and effect
Status: in_force

This chapter is continued in force and effect.

(July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §4, 64 Stat. 319.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "the Act entitled 'An Act to provide a civil government for Porto Rico, and for other purposes,' approved March 2, 1917, as amended", meaning act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, 39 Stat. 951, as amended, known as the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act and also popularly known as the Jones Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 731 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1336j (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1336j: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1336j and 1336k were omitted as not of general application, and as covered by the Canal Zone Code. The Canal Zone Code was subsequently redesignated the Panama Canal Code by Pub. L. 96–70, §3303(b), and repealed by Pub. L. 104–201, §3549.

Section 1336j, act July 5, 1932, ch. 421, §1, 47 Stat. 576, related to equipment on ocean-going vessels using ports of Canal Zone.

Section 1336k, act July 5, 1932, ch. 421, §2, 47 Stat. 576, related to jurisdiction of violations.
48 U.S.C. § 1001 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1001: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1001 to 1008 were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence.

Section 1001, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §1, 39 Stat. 545, defined Philippine Islands.

Section 1002, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §2, 39 Stat. 546, related to Philippine citizenship.

Section 1003, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §5, 39 Stat. 547, related to application of statutory law of United States.

Section 1004, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §6, 39 Stat. 547, related to continuing force and effect of Philippine laws.

Section 1005, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §7, 39 Stat. 547, related to power of Philippine Legislature to modify, repeal, etc., laws.

Section 1006, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §31, 39 Stat. 556, related to laws continued in force.

Section 1007, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §4, 39 Stat. 547, related to payment of expenses of Philippine government.

Section 1007a, acts Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 898, title V, §503, 50 Stat. 915; Oct. 15, 1940, ch. 887, 54 Stat. 1178, related to appropriations for financing program of economic adjustment.

Section 1008, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §3, 39 Stat. 546, related to a bill of rights and restrictions for Philippine Islands.
48 U.S.C. § 1614 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter V: JUDICIAL BRANCH / Section 1614: Judges of District Court
Judges of District Court
Status: in_force

(a) Appointment; tenure; removal; chief judge; compensation

The President shall, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint two judges for the District Court of the Virgin Islands, who shall hold office for terms of ten years and until their successors are chosen and qualified, unless sooner removed by the President for cause. The judge of the district court who is senior in continuous service and who otherwise qualifies under section 136(a) of title 28 shall be the chief judge of the court. The salary of a judge of the district court shall be at the rate prescribed for judges of the United States district courts. Whenever it is made to appear that such an assignment is necessary for the proper dispatch of the business of the district court, the chief judge of the Third Judicial Circuit of the United States may assign a judge of a court of record of the Virgin Islands established by local law, or a circuit or district judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, or a recalled senior judge of the District Court of the Virgin Islands, or the Chief Justice of the United States may assign any other United States circuit or district judge with the consent of the judge so assigned and of the chief judge of his circuit, to serve temporarily as a judge of the District Court of the Virgin Islands. The compensation of the judges of the district court and the administrative expenses of the court shall be paid from appropriations made for the judiciary of the United States.

(b) Criminal offenses; procedure; definitions; indictment and information

Where appropriate, the provisions of part II of title 18 and of title 28 and, notwithstanding the provisions of rule 7(a) and of rule 54(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure relating to the requirement of indictment and to the prosecution of criminal offenses in the Virgin Islands by information, respectively, the rules of practice heretofore or hereafter promulgated and made effective by the Congress or the Supreme Court of the United States pursuant to titles 11, 18, and 28 shall apply to the district court and appeals therefrom: Provided, That the terms "Attorney for the government" and "United States attorney" as used in the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, shall, when applicable to causes arising under the income tax laws applicable to the Virgin Islands, mean the Attorney General of the Virgin Islands or such other person or persons as may be authorized by the laws of the Virgin Islands to act therein: Provided further, That in the district court all criminal prosecutions under the laws of the United States, under local law under section 1612(c) of this title, and under the income tax laws applicable to the Virgin Islands may be had by indictment by grand jury or by information: Provided further, That an offense which has been investigated by or presented to a grand jury may be prosecuted by information only by leave of court or with the consent of the defendant. All criminal prosecutions arising under local law which are tried in the district court pursuant to section 1612(b) of this title shall continue to be had by information, except such as may be required by the local law to be prosecuted by indictment by grand jury.

(c) United States marshal

The Attorney General shall appoint a United States marshal for the Virgin Islands, to whose office the provisions of chapter 37 of title 28 shall apply.

(July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §24, 68 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 85–851, §7, Aug. 28, 1958, 72 Stat. 1095; Pub. L. 91–272, §3(b), June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 296; Pub. L. 98–454, title VII, §706(a), (b), Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1740.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, referred to in subsec. (b), are set out in the Appendix to Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

Codification

In subsec. (c), "chapter 37 of title 28" substituted for "chapter 33 of title 28" on authority of Pub. L. 89–554, §7(b), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, section 4(c) of which revised part II of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

Amendments

1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–454, §706(a), substituted provisions extending the term of a judge of the district court from eight to ten years, further substituted "of a court of the Virgin Islands established by local law," for "a judge of the municipal court of the Virgin Islands," in third sentence, and inserted provisions regarding the designation of the chief judge.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–454, §706(b), substituted provisions relating to criminal procedure in the district courts for former provisions which related to the chief judge of the district court and which are now set out in subsec. (a).

1970—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–272 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), increased from one to two the number of district judges, added judges of the municipal court of the Virgin Islands to the list of judges from which may be drawn temporary judges for the district court, and transferred to subsec. (c) provisions covering the appointment of a United States marshal for the Virgin Islands.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–272 added subsec. (b).

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 91–272 added subsec. (c), the substance of which was formerly contained in subsec. (a).

1958—Pub. L. 85–851 substituted "the Attorney General shall appoint a United States marshal" for "the Attorney General shall, as heretofore, appoint a marshal and one deputy marshal".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–454 effective on ninetieth day following Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1005 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424 of this title.

Chief Judge; District Court; Determination and Qualifications

Pub. L. 98–454, title VII, §706(c), Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1741, provided that: "The provisions of subsection (a) of this section [amending this section] regarding the determination and qualifications of the chief judge of the District Court of the Virgin Islands shall not apply to a person serving as chief judge of said court on the effective date of this Act [see Effective Date of 1984 Amendment note set out under section 1424 of this title]."

Extension of Term of District Judges

Extension of term of district court judges to ten years applicable to judges holding office on Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1004 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424b of this title.

Present Incumbent

Enactment of this chapter as not affecting term of office of judge of the District Court of the Virgin Islands in office on the date of its enactment, see Effective Date note set out under section 1541 of this title.

Resignation and Retirement of Judges

Resignation and retirement of judges in the Territories and possessions, see section 373 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
48 U.S.C. § 50e (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 50e: Appropriations for benefit of natives; purchase of supplies for resale to natives, cooperatives, and Department employees
Appropriations for benefit of natives; purchase of supplies for resale to natives, cooperatives, and Department employees
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to purchase from appropriations made for the benefit of natives of Alaska, food, clothing, supplies, and materials for resale, under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, to employees of the Department of the Interior stationed in Alaska and to natives of Alaska and native cooperative associations under his supervision. The proceeds from such sales shall be credited to the appropriation or appropriations current at the date of the deposit thereof into the Treasury and shall be available for the same purposes.

(Feb. 20, 1942, ch. 96, 56 Stat. 95.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Alaska Resupply Program Fund

Pub. L. 102–154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1007, provided that: "Beginning October 1, 1991, and thereafter, amounts collected by the Secretary in connection with the Alaska Resupply Program (Public Law 77–457) [48 U.S.C. 50e] shall be deposited into a special fund to be established in the Treasury, to be available to carry out the provisions of the Alaska Resupply Program, such amounts to remain available until expended: Provided, That unobligated balances of amounts collected in fiscal year 1991 and credited to the Operation of Indian Programs account as offsetting collections, shall be transferred and credited to this account."
48 U.S.C. § 2211 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter V: PUERTO RICO INFRASTRUCTURE REVITALIZATION / Section 2211: Definitions
Definitions
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) Act 76

The term "Act 76" means Puerto Rico Act 76–2000 (3 L.P.R.A. 1931 et seq.), approved on May 5, 2000, as amended.

(2) Critical Project

The term "Critical Project" means a project identified under the provisions of this subchapter and intimately related to addressing an emergency whose approval, consideration, permitting, and implementation shall be expedited and streamlined according to the statutory process provided by Act 76, or otherwise adopted pursuant to this subchapter.

(3) Energy Commission of Puerto Rico

The term "Energy Commission of Puerto Rico" means the Puerto Rico Energy Commission as established by Subtitle B of Puerto Rico Act 57–2014.

(4) Energy Projects

The term "Energy Projects" means those projects addressing the generation, distribution, or transmission of energy.

(5) Emergency

The term "emergency" means any event or grave problem of deterioration in the physical infrastructure for the rendering of essential services to the people, or that endangers the life, public health, or safety of the population or of a sensitive ecosystem, or as otherwise defined by section 1 of Act 76 (3 L.P.R.A. 1931). This shall include problems in the physical infrastructure for energy, water, sewer, solid waste, highways or roads, ports, telecommunications, and other similar infrastructure.

(6) Environmental Quality Board

The term "Environmental Quality Board" means the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, a board within the executive branch of the Government of Puerto Rico as established by section 7 of Puerto Rico Act 416–2004 (12 L.P.R.A. 8002a).

(7) Expedited Permitting Process

The term "Expedited Permitting Process" means a Puerto Rico Agency's alternate procedures, conditions, and terms mirroring those established under Act 76 (3 L.P.R.A. 1932) and pursuant to this subchapter shall not apply to any Federal law, statute, or requirement.

(8) Governor

The term "Governor" means the Governor of Puerto Rico.

(9) Interagency Environmental Subcommittee

The term "Interagency Environmental Subcommittee" means the Interagency Subcommittee on Expedited Environmental Regulations as further described by section 2214 of this title.

(10) Legislature

The term "Legislature" means the Legislature of Puerto Rico.

(11) Planning Board

The term "Planning Board" means the Puerto Rico Planning Board, a board within the executive branch of the Government of Puerto Rico established by Puerto Rico Act 75–1975 (23 L.P.R.A. 62 et seq.).

(12) Project Sponsor

The term "Project Sponsor" means a Puerto Rico Agency or private party proposing the development of an existing, ongoing, or new infrastructure project or Energy Project.

(13) Puerto Rico Agency or Agencies

The terms "Puerto Rico Agency" or "Puerto Rico Agencies" means any board, body, board of examiners, public corporation, commission, independent office, division, administration, bureau, department, authority, official, person, entity, municipality, or any instrumentality of Puerto Rico, or an administrative body authorized by law to perform duties of regulating, investigating, or that may issue a decision, or with the power to issue licenses, certificates, permits, concessions, accreditations, privileges, franchises, except the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Legislature and the judicial branch.

(14) Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority

The term "Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority" means the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority established by Puerto Rico Act 83–1941.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title V, §501, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 596.)
48 U.S.C. § 771 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter II: THE EXECUTIVE AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS / Section 771: Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Status: repealed

Section 771, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §12, 39 Stat. 950; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, §1, 61 Stat. 770, related to election, tenure of office, and qualifications of governor.

Section 771a, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §12a, as added Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, §2, 61 Stat. 771, related to impeachment of governor.

Section 772, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §24, 39 Stat. 958; Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, §4, 61 Stat. 771, related to succession to office of governor.

Section 773, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §13, 39 Stat. 955; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, §1, 46 Stat. 1168, related to executive departments.

Section 774, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §37, 39 Stat. 964, prohibited Legislature from creating new departments but authorized their consolidation or abolition.

Section 775, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §13, 39 Stat. 955; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, §1, 46 Stat. 1168; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, §3, 61 Stat. 771, related to appointment and tenure of office of heads of departments.

Section 776, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §13, 39 Stat. 956; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, §1, 46 Stat. 1168; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to residence requirement for heads of departments.

Section 777, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §13, 39 Stat. 956; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, §1, 46 Stat. 1168, related to executive council and its duties and compensation.

Section 778, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §14, 39 Stat. 956; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to duties of Attorney General.

Section 779, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §22, 39 Stat. 958; June 27, 1924, ch. 322, §2, 43 Stat. 631; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, §6, 62 Stat. 580, related to powers and duties of executive secretary.

Section 780, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §15, 39 Stat. 956; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to powers and duties of Treasurer, including designation of depositaries.

Section 781, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §15, 39 Stat. 956; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, required Treasurer to give a bond not less than $125,000.

Section 782, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §16, 39 Stat. 956, related to duties of Commissioner of the Interior.

Section 783, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §17, 39 Stat. 956; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to duties of Commissioner of Education.

Section 784, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §18, 39 Stat. 957; Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, §2, 46 Stat. 1168; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to duties of Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce.

Section 784a, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §18a, as added Feb. 18, 1931, ch. 218, §3, 46 Stat. 1169, and amended May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to duties of Commissioner of Labor.

Section 785, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §19, 39 Stat. 957, related to duties of Commissioner of Health.

Section 786, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §20, 39 Stat. 957; June 7, 1924, ch. 322, §1, 43 Stat. 631; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §3, 44 Stat. 1419; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, §5, 62 Stat. 580, related to appointment, compensation and term of office of Auditor and his powers and duties, and provided for an assistant auditor and other necessary assistants and employees.

Section 787, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §3, 44 Stat. 1419, related to jurisdiction of Auditor over accounts.

Section 788, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §20, 39 Stat. 957; June 10, 1921, ch. 18, §§301, 304, 42 Stat. 23 to 25; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §3, 44 Stat. 1419, related to finality of decisions of Auditor and time for appeal therefrom, and vested such official with like authority as that conferred by law upon Comptroller General of the United States, with certain exceptions.

Section 789, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §21, 39 Stat. 958, related to appeals from decisions of Auditor to Governor.

Section 790, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §3, 44 Stat. 1420, related to annual report of the fiscal concern of the government from Auditor to Governor and those other reports as may be required.

Section 791, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §3, 44 Stat. 1419, authorized Auditor to summon witnesses, administer oaths, take evidence, etc.

Section 792, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §3, 44 Stat. 1420, related to supervision of office of Auditor by Governor.

Section 793, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §20, 39 Stat. 957; Mar. 4, 1927, ch. 503, §3, 44 Stat. 1419; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to performance of powers and duties of Auditor in case of a vacancy in the office or in his absence by the assistant auditor, or in the absence of that assistant, by an assistant designated by Governor.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal of sections 771 to 793 effective July 25, 1952, see note set out under section 732 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1406h (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1406h: Taxes, duties and fees as funds for benefit of municipalities; appropriations
Taxes, duties and fees as funds for benefit of municipalities; appropriations
Status: in_force

All taxes, duties, fees, and public revenues collected in the municipality of Saint Croix shall be covered into the treasury of the Virgin Islands and held in account for said municipality and all taxes, duties, fees, and public revenues collected in the municipality of Saint Thomas and Saint John shall be covered into said treasury of the Virgin Islands and held in account for said municipality: Provided, That the proceeds of customs duties, less the cost of collection, and the proceeds of the United States income tax, and the proceeds of any taxes levied by the Congress on the inhabitants of the Virgin Islands, and all quarantine, passport, immigration, and naturalization fees collected in the Virgin Islands shall be covered into the treasury of the Virgin Islands and held in account for the respective municipalities, and shall be expended for the benefit and government of said municipalities in accordance with the annual municipal budgets. The Municipal Council of Saint Croix may make appropriations for the purposes of said municipality from, and to be paid out of, the funds credited to its account in the treasury of the Virgin Islands; and the Municipal Council of Saint Thomas and Saint John may make appropriations for the purposes of said municipality from, and to be paid out of, the funds credited to its account in said treasury.

(June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §35, 49 Stat. 1816.)
48 U.S.C. § 793b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter II: THE EXECUTIVE AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS / Section 793b: Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Status: repealed

Section, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §49b, as added Aug. 5, 1947, ch. 490, §6, 61 Stat. 772, and amended June 24, 1948, ch. 610, §1, 62 Stat. 579, provided for a Coordinator of Federal Agencies in Puerto Rico, his appointment, compensation and duties, and required President to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out provisions of former section 793 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective July 25, 1952, see note set out under section 732 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1406j (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1406j: Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649
Repealed. Pub. L. 89-554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649
Status: repealed

Section, act June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §38, 49 Stat. 1817, provided for citizenship of officials and for oath of office.
48 U.S.C. § 1392b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1392b: Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(c), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(c), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Status: repealed

Section, act July 1, 1932, ch. 370, §2, 47 Stat. 565, vested in District Court of Virgin Islands jurisdiction of prosecutions for violations of section 1399 of this title, relating to obstruction of navigable waters.
48 U.S.C. § 644a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 3: HAWAII / Section 644a: Jurisdiction of district court of cases arising on or within Midway, Wake, Johnston, Sand, etc., Islands; laws applicable to jury trials
Jurisdiction of district court of cases arising on or within Midway, Wake, Johnston, Sand, etc., Islands; laws applicable to jury trials
Status: in_force

The jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii is extended to all civil and criminal cases arising on or within the Midway Islands, Wake Island, Johnston Island, Sand Island, Kingman Reef, Palmyra Island, Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, and, having regard to the special status of Canton and Enderbury Islands pursuant to an agreement of April 6, 1939, between the Governments of the United States and of the United Kingdom to set up a regime for their use in common, the said jurisdiction is also extended to all civil and criminal cases arising on or within Canton Island and Enderbury Island: Provided, That such extension to Canton and Enderbury Islands shall in no way be construed to be prejudicial to the claims of the United Kingdom to said islands in accordance with the agreement. All civil acts and deeds consummated and taking place on any of these islands or in the waters adjacent thereto, and all offenses and crimes committed thereon, or on or in the waters adjacent thereto, shall be deemed to have been consummated or committed on the high seas on board a merchant vessel or other vessel belonging to the United States and shall be adjudicated and determined or adjudged and punished according to the laws of the United States relating to such civil acts or offenses on such ships or vessels on the high seas, which laws for the purpose aforesaid are extended over such islands, rocks, and keys.

The laws of the United States relating to juries and jury trials shall be applicable to the trial of such cases before said district court.

(June 15, 1950, ch. 253, 64 Stat. 217; Pub. L. 86–3, §14(j), Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 11; Pub. L. 86–624, §19, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 416.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1960—Pub. L. 86–624 struck out Kure Island.

1959—Pub. L. 86–3 extended jurisdiction to cases arising on or within Palmyra Island.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1959 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 86–3 effective on admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union, see note set out under section 91 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. Admission of Hawaii into the Union was accomplished Aug. 21, 1959, on issuance of Proc. No. 3309, Aug. 21, 1959, 25 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74, as required by sections 1 and 7(c) of Pub. L. 86–3, Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 4, set out as notes preceding section 491 of this title.

Canton and Enderbury Islands; Sovereignty of Kiribati

By a treaty of friendship, TIAS 10777, which entered into force Sept. 23, 1983, the United States recognized the sovereignty of Kiribati over Canton Island and Enderbury Island.
48 U.S.C. § 1235 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1235: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 1235, act Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, §5, 48 Stat. 459, related to transfer of property and rights to Philippine Commonwealth, and was transferred to section 1391 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Section 1235a, act June 29, 1944, ch. 322, §2, 58 Stat. 626, related to acquisition of military and naval bases by United States, and has been transferred to section 1392 of Title 22.

Section 1236, acts Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, §6, 48 Stat. 459; Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 502, §1, 53 Stat. 1226; Apr. 30, 1946, ch. 244, title V, §511(2), 60 Stat. 158; Sept. 22, 1959, Pub. L. 86–346, title I, §104(1), 73 Stat. 622, related to supplementary sinking fund for bond payments, purchase of bonds by United States, and creation of special trust account, and has been transferred to section 1393 of Title 22.
48 U.S.C. § 1507 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 11: ALIEN OWNERS OF LAND / Section 1507: Public lands
Public lands
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not in any manner be construed to authorize aliens to acquire title from the United States to any of the public lands of the United States or to in any manner affect or change the laws regulating the disposal of the public lands of the United States.

(Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 340, §7, as added Mar. 2, 1897, ch. 363, 29 Stat. 619; amended Feb. 23, 1905, ch. 733, §1, 33 Stat. 733.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Act Feb. 23, 1905, set out as section 1508 of this title, made sections 1501 to 1507 of this title applicable to the District of Columbia, on the basis of which certain provisions of this section were omitted.

Section was formerly classified to section 77 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.
48 U.S.C. § 1662 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 13: EASTERN SAMOA / Section 1662: Sovereignty of United States extended over Swains Island
Sovereignty of United States extended over Swains Island
Status: in_force

The sovereignty of the United States over American Samoa is extended over Swains Island, which is made a part of American Samoa and placed under the jurisdiction of the administrative and judicial authorities of the government established therein by the United States.

(Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 563, 43 Stat. 1357.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 1431 of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Personal Property to Government of American Samoa

Pub. L. 96–597, title I, §101, Dec. 24, 1980, 94 Stat. 3477, provided that: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the Government of the United States in personal property situated in American Samoa shall be transferred, without reimbursement, to the American Samoa government on October 1, 1981, unless the agency of the Government of the United States having administrative responsibility for the property advises the Secretary of the Interior in writing before the date of transfer that it has a continuing requirement for such property."

Transfer of Certain Property to Government of American Samoa

Pub. L. 87–158, Aug. 17, 1961, 75 Stat. 392, authorized the Secretary of the Navy to transfer, without reimbursement or transfer of funds, to the government of American Samoa, within ninety days after August 17, 1961, title to all property, real and personal, located in American Samoa on that date which was owned by the United States and was within the administrative supervision of the Department of the Navy on such date.

Submerged Lands, Conveyance to Territory

Conveyance of submerged lands to the government of American Samoa, see section 1701 et seq. of this title.

Executive Documents

Ex. Ord. No. 10264. Transfer of Administration of American Samoa

Ex. Ord. No. 10264, eff. June 29, 1951, 16 F.R. 6419, provided:

1. The administration of American Samoa is hereby transferred from the Secretary of the Navy to the Secretary of the Interior, such transfer to become effective on July 1, 1951.

2. The Department of the Navy and the Department of the Interior shall proceed with the plans for the transfer of administration of American Samoa as embodied in the above-mentioned memorandum of understanding between the two departments.

3. When the transfer of administration made by this order becomes effective, the Secretary of the Interior shall take such action as may be necessary and appropriate, and in harmony with applicable law, for the administration of civil government in American Samoa.

4. The executive departments and agencies of the Government are authorized and directed to cooperate with the Departments of the Navy and Interior in the effectuation of the provisions of this order.

5. The said Executive order of February 19, 1900 [Ex. Ord. 125–A], is revoked, effective July 1, 1951.

Harry S. Truman.
48 U.S.C. § 1409 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter V: INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT / Section 1409: Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(d), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Repealed. Pub. L. 97-357, title III, §308(d), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1710
Status: repealed

Section 1409, acts Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §1, 58 Stat. 827; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, §103, 63 Stat. 380; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 15, §1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3176, 64 Stat. 1267, related to undertaking of certain useful construction projects to assist in internal development of Virgin Islands.

Section 1409a, act Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §2, 58 Stat. 828, related to availability of funds for studies, plans, etc., for projects authorized.

Section 1409b, acts Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §3, 58 Stat. 829; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 15, §1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3176, 64 Stat. 1267; July 12, 1982, Pub. L. 97–214, §10(b)(3), 96 Stat. 175, related to acquisition of lands for projects authorized.

Section 1409c, acts Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §4, 58 Stat. 829; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, §103, 63 Stat. 380; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 15, §1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3167, 64 Stat. 1267, related to acceptance of funds and materials from Virgin Islands government for use in connection with projects authorized.

Section 1409d, act Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §5, 58 Stat. 829; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 15, §1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3176, 64 Stat. 1267, required construction of projects authorized to be by contract, provided that repairs and improvements to existing structures be accomplished by employment of persons without regard to civil-service and classification laws.

Section 1409e, acts Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §6, 58 Stat. 829; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, §102, 63 Stat. 380; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 15, §1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3176, 64 Stat. 1267, related to procurement, warehousing and distribution of property, and establishment of a revolving fund for purchase, repairs, etc., of materials and supplies.

Section 1409f, act Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §7, 58 Stat. 829, made inapplicable to projects authorized the provisions of section 5 of former title 41, relating to advertising for bids in purchase of materials and services, where aggregate amount is less than $500.

Section 1409g, act Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §8, 58 Stat. 829, related to disability and death benefits for certain employees receiving compensation from funds appropriated under this subchapter, subject to certain exceptions.

Section 1409h, act Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §9, 58 Stat. 829; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 15, §1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3176, 64 Stat. 1267, related to consideration and settlement of claims for injury to persons and damage to property, and limitations thereon.

Section 1409i, act Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §10, 58 Stat. 830; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 15, §1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3176, 64 Stat. 1267, related to promulgation of rules and regulations.

Section 1409j, act Dec. 20, 1944, ch. 615, §11, 58 Stat. 830; 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 15, §1, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3176, 64 Stat. 1267, related to authorization of appropriations for administrative and other expenses.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Estimates As Not Constituting Limitations

Act July 31, 1953, ch. 298, title I, §1, 67 Stat. 275, provided in part that the estimated project costs specified in this subchapter not constitute limitations on amounts that could be expended for such projects.

Similar provisions were contained in acts July 9, 1952, ch. 597, title I, §101, 66 Stat. 459; Aug. 31, 1951, ch. 375, title I, §101, 65 Stat. 264.
48 U.S.C. § 1494a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1494a: Annual reports to Congress
Annual reports to Congress
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The President shall report annually to the Congress as to—

(1) the efforts and success of Federal agencies in preventing the illegal entry into the United States of controlled substances from the insular areas of the United States outside the customs territory of the United States, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and states freely associated with the United States and the nature and extent of such illegal entry, and

(2) the efforts and success of Federal agencies in preventing the illegal entry from other nations, including states freely associated with the United States, of controlled substances into the United States territories, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the commonwealths for use in the territories, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and commonwealths or for transshipment to the United States and the nature and extent of such illegal entry and use.

(b) Transmission date

The annual reports required by subsection (a) shall be transmitted to the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate not later than the first day of October each year.

(Pub. L. 99–570, title V, §5003, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–155; Pub. L. 100–690, title IX, §9309, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4539; Pub. L. 103–437, §17(a)(3), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4595.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1994—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted "Natural Resources" for "Interior and Insular Affairs" before "of the United States House".

1988—Pub. L. 100–690 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and inserted heading, inserted ", the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands," before "and states" in par. (1) and after "territories" in two places in par. (2), and added subsec. (b).

Executive Documents

Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1396 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1396: Duties and taxes covered into Virgin Islands treasury
Duties and taxes covered into Virgin Islands treasury
Status: in_force

The duties and taxes collected in pursuance of sections 1394 and 1395 of this title shall not be covered into the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, but shall be used and expended for the government and benefit of the Virgin Islands, under such rules and regulations as the President may prescribe.

(Mar. 3, 1917, ch. 171, §5, 39 Stat. 1133.)
48 U.S.C. § 1984 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter IV: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU: 2023 AGREEMENTS / Section 1984: Agreements with Federated States of Micronesia
Agreements with Federated States of Micronesia
Status: in_force

(a) Law enforcement assistance

(1) In general

Pursuant to sections 222 and 224 of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact, the United States shall provide nonreimbursable technical and training assistance, as appropriate, including training and equipment for postal inspection of illicit drugs and other contraband, to enable the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia—

(A) to develop and adequately enforce laws of the Federated States of Micronesia; and

(B) to cooperate with the United States in the enforcement of criminal laws of the United States.

(2) Use of appropriated funds

Funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (j) of section 1921d of this title (as amended by section 209(j)) may be used in accordance with section 1921a(a) of this title.

(b) United States appointees to Joint Economic Management Committee

(1) In general

The 3 United States appointees (which are composed of the United States chair and 2 other members from the Government of the United States) to the Joint Economic Management Committee established under section 213 of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact (referred to in this subsection as the "Committee") shall—

(A) be voting members of the Committee; and

(B) continue to be officers or employees of the Federal Government.

(2) Term; appointment

The 3 United States members of the Committee described in paragraph (1) shall be appointed for a term of 2 years as follows:

(A) 1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury.

(B) 1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury.

(C) 1 member shall be appointed by the Interagency Group on Freely Associated States established under section 1987(d)(1) of this title.

(3) Reappointment

A United States member of the Committee appointed under paragraph (2) may be reappointed for not more than 2 additional 2-year terms.

(4) Qualifications

Not fewer than 2 United States members of the Committee appointed under paragraph (2) shall be individuals who—

(A) by reason of knowledge, experience, or training, are especially qualified in accounting, auditing, budget analysis, compliance, grant administration, program management, or international economics; and

(B) possess not less than 5 years of full-time experience in accounting, auditing, budget analysis, compliance, grant administration, program management, or international economics.

(5) Notice

(A) In general

Not later than 90 days after the date of appointment of a United States member of the Committee under paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Interior shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress that an individual has been appointed as a voting member of the Committee under that paragraph, including a statement prepared by the Secretary of the Interior attesting to the qualifications of the member described in paragraph (4), subject to subparagraph (B).

(B) Requirement

For purposes of a statement required under subparagraph (A)—

(i) in the case of a member appointed under paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary of the Interior shall compile information on the member provided to the Secretary of the Interior by the Secretary of State on request of the Secretary of the Interior; and

(ii) in the case of a member appointed under paragraph (2)(C), the Secretary of the Interior shall compile information on the member provided to the Secretary of the Interior by the Interagency Group on Freely Associated States established under section 1987(d)(1) of this title on request of the Secretary of the Interior.

(6) Reports to Congress

Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Committee receives or completes any report required under the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact, or any related subsidiary agreement, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit the report to the appropriate committees of Congress.

(7) Notice to Congress

Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia submits to the Committee a report required under the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact, or any related subsidiary agreement, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress—

(A) if the report is submitted by the applicable deadline, written notice attesting that the report is complete and accurate; or

(B) if the report is not submitted by the applicable deadline, written notice that the report has not been timely submitted.

(c) United States appointees to Joint Trust Fund Committee

(1) In general

The 3 United States voting members (which are composed of the United States chair and 2 other members from the Government of the United States) to the Joint Trust Fund Committee established pursuant to the agreement described in section 462(b)(5) of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact (referred to in this subsection as the "Committee") shall continue to be officers or employees of the Federal Government.

(2) Term; appointment

The 3 United States members of the Committee described in paragraph (1) shall be appointed for a term not more than 2 years as follows:

(A) 1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary of State.

(B) 1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.

(C) 1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury.

(3) Reappointment

A United States member of the Committee appointed under paragraph (2) may be reappointed for not more than 2 additional 2-year terms.

(4) Qualifications

Not fewer than 2 members of the Committee appointed under paragraph (2) shall be individuals who—

(A) by reason of knowledge, experience, or training, are especially qualified in accounting, auditing, budget analysis, compliance, financial investment, grant administration, program management, or international economics; and

(B) possess not less than 5 years of full-time experience in accounting, auditing, budget analysis, compliance, financial investment, grant administration, program management, or international economics.

(5) Notice

(A) In general

Not later than 90 days after the date of appointment of a United States member to the Committee under paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Interior shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress that an individual has been appointed as a voting member of the Committee under that paragraph, including a statement attesting to the qualifications of the member described in paragraph (4), subject to subparagraph (B).

(B) Requirement

For purposes of a statement required under subparagraph (A)—

(i) in the case of a member appointed under paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary of the Interior shall compile information on the member provided to the Secretary of the Interior by the Secretary of State on request of the Secretary of the Interior; and

(ii) in the case of a member appointed under paragraph (2)(C), the Secretary of the Interior shall compile information on the member provided to the Secretary of the Interior by the Secretary of the Treasury on request of the Secretary of the Interior.

(6) Reports to Congress

Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Committee receives or completes any report required under the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact, or any related subsidiary agreement, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit the report to the appropriate committees of Congress.

(7) Notice to Congress

Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia submits to the Committee a report required under the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact, or any related subsidiary agreement, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress—

(A) if the report is submitted by the applicable deadline, written notice attesting that the report is complete and accurate; or

(B) if the report is not submitted by the applicable deadline, written notice that the report has not been timely submitted.

(Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, §205, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 424.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 209(j), referred to in subsec. (a)(2), means section 209(j) of title II of div. G of Pub. L. 118–42.
48 U.S.C. § 250 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 250: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 250 to 250n were transferred to sections 500 to 500n, respectively, of Title 25, Indians, and subsequently were omitted from the Code as being of special and not general application.

Section 250, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §1, 50 Stat. 900, declared purpose of sections 250 to 250n of this title for establishment of a reindeer industry.

Section 250a, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §2, 50 Stat. 900, authorized Secretary of the Interior to acquire reindeer and other property.

Section 250b, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §3, 50 Stat. 900, required filing of claims to title to reindeer by nonnatives.

Section 250c, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §4, 50 Stat. 900, authorized Secretary to accept gifts for purposes of sections 250 to 250n of this title.

Section 250d, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §5, 50 Stat. 900, empowered Secretary to receive and expand loans, grants, or allocations for purposes of sections 250 to 250n of this title.

Section 250e, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §6, 50 Stat. 900, established a revolving fund for purposes of sections 250 to 250n of this title.

Section 250f, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §7, 50 Stat. 900, related to management of reindeer industry.

Section 250g, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §8, 50 Stat. 901, empowered Secretary to distribute reindeer, property, and profits to natives.

Section 250h, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §9, 50 Stat. 901, authorized Secretary to grant administrative powers to organizations of natives.

Section 250i, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §10, 50 Stat. 901, provided for alienation of reindeer or interests.

Section 250j, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §11, 50 Stat. 902, defined reindeer as used in sections 250 to 250n, of this title.

Section 250k, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §12, 50 Stat. 902, authorized Secretary to promulgate rules and regulations.

Section 250l, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §13, 50 Stat. 902, directed Secretary, whenever practicable, to appoint natives to administer the industry.

Section 250m, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §14, 50 Stat. 902, related to use of public lands.

Section 250n, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §15, 50 Stat. 902, defined "Natives of Alaska" for purposes of sections 250 to 250n of this title.

Section 250o, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §16, 50 Stat. 902, which authorized appropriation of $2,000,000.00 to carry out sections 250 to 250n of this title, was set out as a note under section 500 of Title 25, and subsequently was omitted from the Code as being of special and not general application.

Section 250p, act Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, §17, 50 Stat. 902, which repealed provisions inconsistent with sections 250 to 250n of this title, was set out as a note under section 500 of Title 25, and subsequently was omitted from the Code as being of special and not general application.
48 U.S.C. § 1615 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter V: JUDICIAL BRANCH / Section 1615: Judicial divisions
Judicial divisions
Status: in_force

The Virgin Islands consists of two judicial divisions; the Division of Saint Croix, comprising the island of Saint Croix and adjacent islands and cays, and the Division of Saint Thomas and Saint John, comprising the islands of Saint Thomas and Saint John and adjacent islands and cays.

(July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §25, 68 Stat. 507; Pub. L. 95–598, title III, §336(b), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2680; Pub. L. 98–454, title VII, §707, title X, §1001, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1741, 1745; Pub. L. 101–219, title II, §203, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1874.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1989—Pub. L. 101–219 struck out provision that court for the Division of Saint Croix be held in Christiansted and for the Division of Saint Thomas and Saint John at Charlotte Amalie.

1984—Pub. L. 98–454 amended section generally, inserting provisions setting forth places for the holding of court of each judicial division and striking out provisions relating to the applicability of procedural rules and prosecutions by information and indictment, which are now covered under section 1614 of this title, and repealed section 336 of Pub. L. 95–598 which had amended this section.

1978—Pub. L. 95–598 substituted "section 2075 of title 28 in cases under title 11" for "section 53 of title 11 in bankruptcy cases".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–454 effective on ninetieth day following Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1005 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424 of this title.

Effective Date of 1978 Amendment

Pub. L. 95–598, title IV, §402(e), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2682, which provided a prospective effective date for the amendment of this section by section 336(b) of Pub. L. 95–598, was repealed by Pub. L. 98–454, title X, §1001, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1745.
48 U.S.C. § 866 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter IV: THE JUDICIARY / Section 866: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §35, 31 Stat. 85, provided that all proceedings in Supreme Court of United States to review decisions of Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and the District Court of the United States for Puerto Rico, should be conducted in the English language.
48 U.S.C. § 2175 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter III: ADJUSTMENTS OF DEBTS / Section 2175: Role and capacity of Oversight Board
Role and capacity of Oversight Board
Status: in_force

(a) Actions of Oversight Board

For the purposes of this subchapter, the Oversight Board may take any action necessary on behalf of the debtor to prosecute the case of the debtor, including—

(1) filing a petition under section 2164 of this title;

(2) submitting or modifying a plan of adjustment under sections 2172 and 2173 of this title; or

(3) otherwise generally submitting filings in relation to the case with the court.

(b) Representative of debtor

The Oversight Board in a case under this subchapter is the representative of the debtor.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title III, §315, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 584.)
48 U.S.C. § 1421p (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1421p: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of section 1421o of this title. Sums appropriated in pursuance of sections 1421o and 1421p of this title may be allocated to such agencies of the Department as are concerned with the administration of the program in Guam.

(Pub. L. 93–421, §2, Sept. 19, 1974, 88 Stat. 1154.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1972 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter III: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS / Section 1972: Controlled substances in freely associated states
Controlled substances in freely associated states
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The President is authorized to negotiate agreements which provide—

(1) that the United States shall carry out the provisions of part C of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 821 et seq.) as necessary to provide for the lawful distribution of controlled substances in the freely associated states; and

(2) that a freely associated state which institutes and maintains a voluntary system to report annual estimates of narcotics needs to the International Narcotics Control Board, and which imposes controls on imports of narcotic drugs consistent with the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, shall be eligible for exports of narcotic drugs from the United States in the same manner as a country meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of section 953 1 of title 21.

(b) Effective date

Agreements concluded pursuant to this section shall become effective pursuant to section 1901(f)(5) of this title or section 1931(d)(5) of this title, as may be applicable.

(Pub. L. 101–219, title II, §201, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1874.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Controlled Substances Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is title II of Pub. L. 91–513, Oct. 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 1242. Part C of the Act is classified generally to part C (§821 et seq.) of subchapter I of chapter 13 of Title 21, Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 801 of Title 21 and Tables.

Section 953 of title 21, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), was in the original "section 1003 of the Controlled Substances Act", and was translated as reading "section 1003 of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act", meaning section 1003 of title III of Pub. L. 91–513, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.

1 See References in Text note below.
48 U.S.C. § 1247a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1247a: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act Mar. 24, 1934, ch. 84, §18, as added Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 502, §5, 53 Stat. 1231, related to definitions, and has been transferred to section 1395 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
48 U.S.C. § 1419 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8: GUANO ISLANDS / Section 1419: Right to abandon islands
Right to abandon islands
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed as obliging the United States to retain possession of the islands, rocks, or keys, after the guano shall have been removed from the same.

(R.S. §5578.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. §5578 derived from act Aug. 18, 1856, ch. 164, §4, 11 Stat. 120.
48 U.S.C. § 1421h (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1421h: Duties, taxes, and fees; proceeds collected to constitute fund for benefit of Guam; prerequisites, amount, etc., remitted prior to commencement of next fiscal year
Duties, taxes, and fees; proceeds collected to constitute fund for benefit of Guam; prerequisites, amount, etc., remitted prior to commencement of next fiscal year
Status: in_force

All customs duties and Federal income taxes derived from Guam, the proceeds of all taxes collected under the internal-revenue laws of the United States on articles produced in Guam and transported to the United States, its Territories, or possessions, or consumed in Guam, and the proceeds of any other taxes which may be levied by the Congress on the inhabitants of Guam (including, but not limited to, compensation paid to members of the Armed Forces and pensions paid to retired civilians and military employees of the United States, or their survivors, who are residents of, or who are domiciled in, Guam), and all quarantine, passport, immigration, and naturalization fees collected in Guam shall be covered into the treasury of Guam and held in account for the government of Guam, and shall be expended for the benefit and government of Guam in accordance with the annual budgets; except that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to any tax imposed by chapter 2 or 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [26 U.S.C. 1401 et seq., 3101 et seq.]. Beginning as soon as the government of Guam enacts legislation establishing a fiscal year commencing on October 1 and ending on September 30, the Secretary of the Treasury, prior to the commencement of any fiscal year, shall remit to the government of Guam the amount of duties, taxes, and fees which the governor of Guam, with the concurrence of the government comptroller of Guam, has estimated will be collected in or derived from Guam under this section during the next fiscal year, except for those sums covered directly upon collection into the treasury of Guam. The Secretary of the Treasury shall deduct from or add to the amounts so remitted the difference between the amount of duties, taxes, and fees actually collected during the prior fiscal year and the amount of such duties, taxes, and fees as estimated and remitted at the beginning of that prior fiscal year, including any deductions which may be required as a result of the operation of Public Law 94–395 (90 Stat. 1199) or Public Law 88–170, as amended (82 Stat. 863).

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §30, 64 Stat. 392; Pub. L. 86–778, title I, §103(u), Sept. 13, 1960, 74 Stat. 941; Pub. L. 95–348, §1(c), Aug. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 488; Pub. L. 98–454, title VI, §601(h), Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1736; Pub. L. 99–514, §2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The internal-revenue laws of the United States, referred to in text, are classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

Public Law 94–395 (90 Stat. 1199), referred to in text, was enacted Sept. 3, 1976, and amended section 1423a of this title.

Public Law 88–170, as amended (82 Stat. 863), referred to in text, is Pub. L. 88–170, Nov. 4, 1963, 77 Stat. 302, as amended by Pub. L. 90–511, Sept. 24, 1968, 82 Stat. 863, which is not classified to the Code.

Amendments

1986—Pub. L. 99–514 substituted "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" for "Internal Revenue Code of 1954".

1984—Pub. L. 98–454 inserted "(including, but not limited to, compensation paid to members of the Armed Forces and pensions paid to retired civilians and military employees of the United States, or their survivors, who are residents of, or who are domiciled in, Guam)" after "inhabitants of Guam" in first sentence.

1978—Pub. L. 95–348 inserted provisions relating to authorization, amount, computation, etc., of remittance, prior to commencement of any fiscal year, of duties, taxes, and fees to be collected in or derived from Guam under this section during that next fiscal year.

1960—Pub. L. 86–778 inserted clause providing that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to any tax imposed by chapter 2 or 21 of title 26.
48 U.S.C. § 1421 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 1421: Territory included under name Guam
Territory included under name Guam
Status: in_force

The territory ceded to the United States in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty of Peace between the United States and Spain, signed at Paris, December 10, 1898, and proclaimed April 11, 1899, and known as the island of Guam in the Marianas Islands, shall continue to be known as Guam.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §2, 64 Stat. 384.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date; Continuation of Federal Administration

Section 34 of act Aug. 1, 1950, provided that on the 21st day of July 1950, the authority and powers conferred by this chapter would come into force, and authorized the President, for a period not to exceed one year from Aug. 1, 1950, to continue the administration of Guam in all or in some respects as provided by law, Executive order, or local regulation in force on Aug. 1, 1950. It further authorized the President in his discretion to place in operation all or some of the provisions of this chapter if practicable before the expiration of the period of one year.

Short Title of 2002 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–212, §1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1051, provided that: "This Act [amending section 1421i of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 1421i of this title] may be cited as the 'Guam Foreign Investment Equity Act'."

Short Title of 1998 Amendment

Pub. L. 105–291, §1, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2785, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 1421g, 1423a, and 1423b of this title] may be cited as the 'Guam Organic Act Amendments of 1998'."

Short Title of 1968 Amendments

Pub. L. 90–601, §1, Oct. 17, 1968, 82 Stat. 1172, provided that: "This Act [enacting sections 1428 to 1428e of this title] may be cited as the 'Guam Development Fund Act of 1968'."

Pub. L. 90–497, §14, Sept. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 848, provided that: "This Act [enacting section 1422d of this title and section 335 of Title 10, Armed Forces, amending sections 1421a, 1421b, 1421c, 1421d, 1421f, 1422, 1422a, 1422b, 1422c, 1423b, 1423h, and 1423i of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and section 1422 of this title] may be cited as the 'Guam Elective Governor Act'."

Short Title

Act Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §1, 64 Stat. 384, provided that: "This Act [enacting this chapter and amending section 703 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality] may be cited as the 'Organic Act of Guam'."

Political Union Between Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Effects on Rights and Entitlements

In event of political union between Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, there shall be no diminution of rights or entitlements, nor any adverse effects on any funds authorized or appropriated, see section 1844 of this title.

Analysis of Capital Infrastructure Needs of Guam for 1985 to 1990 Timeframe; Report to Congress; Contents

Pub. L. 95–348, §1(a)(6), Aug. 18, 1978, 92 Stat. 487, provided that the Secretary prepare and transmit to the Congress no later than July 1, 1979, an analysis of the capital infrastructure needs of Guam for the 1985 to 1990 timeframe.

Submerged Lands, Conveyance to Territory

Conveyance of submerged lands to the government of Guam, see section 1701 et seq. of this title.

Executive Documents

Ex. Ord. No. 10077. Transfer of Administration of Guam

Ex. Ord. No. 10077, eff. Sept. 7, 1949, 14 F.R. 5523, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 10137, eff. June 30, 1950, 15 F.R. 4241, provided:

1. The administration of the Island of Guam is hereby transferred from the Secretary of the Navy to the Secretary of the Interior, such transfer to become effective on August 1, 1950.

2. The Department of the Navy and the Department of the Interior shall proceed with the plans for the transfer of the administration of the Island of Guam as embodied in the above mentioned memorandum of understanding between the two departments.

3. When the transfer of administration made by this order becomes effective, the Secretary of the Interior shall take such action as may be necessary and appropriate, and in harmony with applicable law, for the administration of civil government on the Island of Guam.

4. The executive departments and agencies of the Government are authorized and directed to cooperate with the Departments of the Navy and Interior in the effectuation of the provisions of this order.

5. The said Executive Order No. 108–A of December 23, 1898, is revoked, effective July 1, 1950.
48 U.S.C. § 1821 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 17: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS / Subchapter II: JUDICIAL MATTERS / Section 1821: District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands
District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment; judicial circuit; terms of court

There is established for and within the Northern Mariana Islands a court of record to be known as the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands. The Northern Mariana Islands shall constitute a part of the same judicial circuit of the United States as Guam. Terms of court shall be held on Saipan and at such other places and at such times as the court may designate by rule or order.

(b) Appointment, tenure, removal, compensation, etc., of District Court judge; appointment of United States attorney and United States marshal

(1) The President shall, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a judge for the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands who shall hold office for the term of ten years and until his successor is chosen and qualified, unless sooner removed by the President for cause. The judge shall receive a salary payable by the United States which shall be at the rate prescribed for judges of the United States district courts.

(2) The Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the United States may assign justices of the High Court of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands or judges of courts of record of the Northern Mariana Islands who are licensed attorneys in good standing or a circuit or district judge of the ninth circuit, including a judge of the District Court of Guam who is appointed by the President or a recalled senior judge of the District Court of Guam or of the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Chief Justice of the United States may assign any other United States circuit or district judge with the consent of the judge so assigned and of the chief judge of his circuit to serve temporarily as a judge in the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands whenever such an assignment is necessary for the proper dispatch of the business of the court. Such judges shall have all the powers of a judge of the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands, including the power to appoint any person to a statutory position, or to designate a depository of funds or a newspaper for publication of legal notices.

(3) The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a United States attorney and United States marshal for the Northern Mariana Islands to whose offices the provisions of chapters 35 and 37 of title 28, respectively, shall apply.

(4) If the President appoints a judge for the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands or a United States attorney or a United States marshal for the Northern Mariana Islands who at that time is serving in the same capacity in another district, the appointment shall, without prejudice to a subsequent appointment, be for the unexpired term of such judge or officer.

(c) Applicability of Federal rules and statutory requirements

Where appropriate, and except as otherwise provided in articles IV and V of the Covenant approved by the Act of March 24, 1976 (90 Stat. 263), the provisions of part II of title 18 and of titles 1 28, the rules of practice and procedure heretofore or hereafter promulgated and made effective by the Congress or the Supreme Court of the United States pursuant to titles 11, 18, and 28 shall apply to the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands and appeals therefrom; except that the terms "Attorney for the government" and "United States attorney", as used in the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, shall, when applicable to cases arising under the laws of the Northern Mariana Islands, include the Attorney General of the Northern Mariana Islands or such other person or persons as may be authorized by the laws of the Northern Mariana Islands to act therein.

(Pub. L. 95–157, §1, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1265; Pub. L. 98–454, title IX, §901, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1744.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Covenant, referred to in subsec. (c), is the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, which is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.

Act of March 24, 1976, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 94–241, Mar. 24, 1976, 90 Stat. 263, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§1801 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, referred to in subsec. (c), are set out in the Appendix to Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 1694 of this title.

Amendments

1984—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 98–454, §901(a), substituted "for a term of ten years" for "for a term of eight years".

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 98–454, §901(b), inserted "or a recalled senior judge of the District Court of Guam or of the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands" after "President" in first sentence.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–454, §901(c), amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (c) read as follows: "The provisions of chapters 43 and 49 of title 28, and the rules heretofore or hereafter promulgated and made effective by the Congress or the Supreme Court of the United States pursuant to titles 11, 18, and 28 shall apply to the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands and appeals therefrom where appropriate, except as otherwise provided in articles IV and V of the covenant provided by the Act of March 24, 1976 (90 Stat. 263). The terms 'attorney for the government' and 'United States attorney' as used in the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (rule 54(c)) shall, when applicable to cases arising under the laws of the Northern Mariana Islands, include the attorney general of the Northern Mariana Islands or any other person or persons as may be authorized by the laws of the Northern Marianas to act therein."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–454 effective on ninetieth day following Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1005 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424 of this title.

Effective Date

For effective date of this section, see section 1825 of this title and Effective Date of Constitution note thereunder.

Extension of Term of District Judges

Extension of term of district court judges to ten years applicable to judges holding office on Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1004 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424b of this title.

Executive Documents

Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of this title.

1 So in original.
48 U.S.C. § 1408e (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter IV: PUBLIC HOUSING / Section 1408e: Additional powers
Additional powers
Status: in_force

Powers granted in this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any powers granted by other law to or for the benefit or assistance of any public corporate authority or municipality.

(July 18, 1950, ch. 466, title III, §306, 64 Stat. 347.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, means act July 18, 1950, ch. 466, 64 Stat. 344, known as the Territorial Enabling Act of 1950, which enacted this subchapter and sections 480 to 480b, 483a, 483b, 721 to 721b, and 910 to 910b of this title, amended sections 481 to 483 and 722 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 480, 481, and 722 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 1668 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 13: EASTERN SAMOA / Section 1668: Reporting duties of Governor and transfer of functions from government comptroller for American Samoa to Inspector General, Department of the Interior
Reporting duties of Governor and transfer of functions from government comptroller for American Samoa to Inspector General, Department of the Interior
Status: in_force

(a) Comprehensive annual financial report; contents; other reports

The Governor of American Samoa shall prepare, publish, and submit to the Congress and the Secretary of the Interior a comprehensive annual financial report in conformance with the standards of the National Council on Governmental Accounting within one hundred and twenty days after the close of the fiscal year. The comprehensive annual financial report shall include statistical data as set forth in the standards of the National Council of Governmental Accounting relating to the physical, economic, social, and political characteristics of the government, and any other information required by the Congress. The Governor shall also make such other reports at such other times as may be required by the Congress or under applicable Federal law.

(b) Functions, powers, and duties transferred

The following functions, powers, and duties heretofore vested in the government comptroller for American Samoa are hereby transferred to the Inspector General, Department of the Interior, for the purpose of establishing an organization which will maintain a satisfactory level of independent audit oversight of the government of American Samoa:

(1) The authority to audit all accounts pertaining to the revenue and receipts of the government of American Samoa, and of funds derived from bond issues, and the authority to audit, in accordance with law and administrative regulations, all expenditures of funds and property pertaining to the government of American Samoa including those pertaining to trust funds held by the government of American Samoa.

(2) The authority to report to the Secretary of the Interior and the Governor of American Samoa all failures to collect amounts due the government, and expenditures of funds or uses or property which are irregular or not pursuant to law.

(c) Scope of authority transferred

The authority granted in paragraph (b) shall extend to all activities of the government of American Samoa, and shall be in addition to the authority conferred upon the Inspector General by chapter 4 of title 5.

(d) Transfer of personnel, assets, etc., of office of government comptroller for American Samoa to Office of Inspector General, Department of the Interior

In order to carry out the provisions of this section, the personnel, assets, liabilities, contracts, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed, held, used, arising from, available or to be made available, of the office of the government comptroller for American Samoa relating to its audit function are hereby transferred to the Office of Inspector General, Department of the Interior.

(Pub. L. 96–205, title V, §501, as added Pub. L. 97–357, title IV, §402, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1711; amended Pub. L. 105–362, title IX, §901(o), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3291; Pub. L. 117–286, §4(b)(93), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4352.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1668, Pub. L. 96–205, title V, §501, Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 90, mandated payment of salary and expenses of the government comptroller for American Samoa from funds appropriated to the Department of the Interior, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–357, §402.

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted "chapter 4 of title 5." for "the Inspector General Act of 1978 (92 Stat. 1101), as amended."

1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–362 struck out "The Governor shall transmit the comprehensive annual financial report to the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior who shall audit it and report his findings to the Congress." after "other information required by the Congress." and "He shall also submit to the Congress, the Secretary of the Interior, and the cognizant Federal auditors a written statement of actions taken or contemplated on Federal audit recommendations within sixty days after the issuance date of the audit report." after "under applicable Federal law."

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in the 1st sentence of subsec. (a) of this section relating to the requirement that the Governor submit a comprehensive annual financial report to Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and the 14th item on page 115 of House Document No. 103–7.
48 U.S.C. § 1983 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter IV: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU: 2023 AGREEMENTS / Section 1983: Approval of 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact, 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact, 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement, and Subsidiary Agreements
Approval of 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact, 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact, 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement, and Subsidiary Agreements
Status: in_force

(a) Federated States of Micronesia

(1) Approval

The 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact and the 2023 U.S.-FSM Trust Fund Agreement, as submitted to Congress on June 15, 2023, are approved and incorporated by reference.

(2) Consent of Congress

Congress consents to—

(A) the 2023 U.S.-FSM Fiscal Procedures Agreement, as submitted to Congress on June 15, 2023; and

(B) the 2023 U.S.-FSM Federal Programs and Services Agreement.

(3) Authority of President

Notwithstanding section 1921(f) of this title, the President is authorized to bring into force and implement the agreements described in paragraphs (1) and (2).

(b) Republic of the Marshall Islands

(1) Approval

The 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact and the 2023 U.S.-RMI Trust Fund Agreement, as submitted to Congress on October 17, 2023, are approved and incorporated by reference.

(2) Consent of Congress

Congress consents to the 2023 U.S.-RMI Fiscal Procedures Agreement, as submitted to Congress on October 17, 2023.

(3) Authority of President

Notwithstanding section 1921(f) of this title, the President is authorized to bring into force and implement the agreements described in paragraphs (1) and (2).

(c) Republic of Palau

(1) Approval

The 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement, as submitted to Congress on June 15, 2023, is approved.

(2) Authority of President

The President is authorized to bring into force and implement the 2023 U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement.

(d) Amendments, changes, or termination to Compacts and certain agreements

(1) In general

Any amendment to, change to, or termination of all or any part of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact, 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact, or the U.S.-Palau Compact, by mutual agreement or unilateral action of the Government of the United States, shall not enter into force until the date on which Congress has incorporated the applicable amendment, change, or termination into an Act of Congress.

(2) Additional actions and agreements

In addition to the Compacts described in paragraph (1), the requirements of that paragraph shall apply to—

(A) any action of the Government of the United States under the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact, 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact, or U.S.-Palau Compact, including an action taken pursuant to section 431, 441, or 442 of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact, 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact, or U.S.-Palau Compact; and

(B) any amendment to, change to, or termination of—

(i) the agreement described in section 462(a)(2) of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact;

(ii) the agreement described in section 462(a)(5) of the 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact;

(iii) an agreement concluded pursuant to section 265 of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact;

(iv) an agreement concluded pursuant to section 265 of the 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact;

(v) an agreement concluded pursuant to section 177 of the 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact;

(vi) Articles III and IV of the agreement described in section 462(b)(6) of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact;

(vii) Articles III, IV, and X of the agreement described in section 462(b)(6) of the 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact;

(viii) the agreement described in section 462(h) of the U.S.-Palau Compact; and

(ix) Articles VI, XV, and XVII of the agreement described in section 462(b)(7) of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact and 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact and section 462(i) of the U.S.-Palau Compact.

(e) Entry into force of future amendments to subsidiary agreements

(1) In general

An agreement between the United States and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Government of the Republic of Palau that would amend, change, or terminate any subsidiary agreement or portion of a subsidiary agreement (other than an amendment to, change to, or termination of an agreement described in subsection (d)) shall not enter into force until the date that is 90 days after the date on which the President has transmitted to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives—

(A) the agreement to amend, change, or terminate the subsidiary agreement;

(B) an explanation of the amendment, change, or termination;

(C) a description of the reasons for the amendment, change, or termination; and

(D) in the case of an agreement that would amend, change, or terminate any agreement described in section 462(b)(3) of the 2023 Amended U.S.-FSM Compact or the 2023 Amended U.S.-RMI Compact, a statement by the Secretary of Labor that describes—

(i) the necessity of the amendment, change, or termination; and

(ii) any impacts of the amendment, change, or termination.

(2) Federal programs and services agreement with the republic of Palau

Subparagraphs (A) and (D)(iii) of section 1931(c)(2) of this title and subsection (d)(2)(A) shall not apply to an agreement that would amend, change, or terminate the agreement described in section 462(f) of the U.S.-Palau Compact.

(Pub. L. 118–42, div. G, title II, §204, Mar. 9, 2024, 138 Stat. 423; Pub. L. 118–83, div. B, title I, §110(b)(1), Sept. 26, 2024, 138 Stat. 1536.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of section 204 of title II of div. G of Pub. L. 118–42. Subsecs. (a)(1) and (b)(1) of section 204 of title II of div. G of Pub. L. 118–42, insofar as they incorporate the 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-FSM Compact and the 2023 Agreement to Amend the U.S.-RMI Compact, are also classified as amendments to sections 201(a) and 201(b), respectively, of Pub. L. 108–188, which are set out as notes under section 1921 of this title.

Amendments

2024—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 118–83 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and inserted heading, redesignated former pars. (1) to (4) as subpars. (A) to (D), respectively, of par. (1), redesignated former subpars. (A) and (B) of par. (4) as cls. (i) and (ii), respectively, of par. (1)(D), realigned margins, and added par. (2).
48 U.S.C. § 1428c (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter VI: GUAM DEVELOPMENT FUND / Section 1428c: Accounting procedures
Accounting procedures
Status: in_force

The plan provided for in section 1428a of this title shall set forth such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure proper disbursement, repayment, and accounting for such funds.

(Pub. L. 90–601, §5, Oct. 17, 1968, 82 Stat. 1172.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1428a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter VI: GUAM DEVELOPMENT FUND / Section 1428a: Submission of plan for use of funds; contents of plan; term, interest rate, and premium charge of loan
Submission of plan for use of funds; contents of plan; term, interest rate, and premium charge of loan
Status: in_force

Prior to receiving any funds pursuant to this subchapter the government of Guam shall submit to the Secretary of the Interior a plan for the use of such funds which meets the requirements of this section and is approved by the Secretary. The plan shall designate an agency or agencies of such government as the agency or agencies for the administration of the plan and shall set forth the policies and procedures to be followed in furthering the economic development of Guam through a program which shall include and make provision for loans and loan guarantees to promote the development of private enterprise and private industry in Guam through a revolving fund for such purposes: Provided, That the term of any loan made pursuant to the plan shall not exceed twenty-five years; that such loans shall bear interest (exclusive of premium charges for insurance, and service charges, if any) at such rate per annum as is determined to be reasonable and as approved by the Secretary, but in no event less than a rate equal to the average yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States as of the last day of the month preceding the date of the loan, adjusted to the nearest one-eighth of 1 per centum, which rate shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury upon the request of the authorized agency or agencies of the government of Guam; and that premium charges for the insurance and guarantee of loans shall be commensurate, in the judgment of the agency or agencies administering the fund, with expenses and risks covered.

(Pub. L. 90–601, §3, Oct. 17, 1968, 82 Stat. 1172.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 50g (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 50g: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 50g to 58, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 50g, act Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 883, §1, 70 Stat. 939, related to facilities at Alaska-Canadian border.

Section 50h, act Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 883, §2, 70 Stat. 939, required site selected under section 50g of this title to consist of lands owned or controlled by the United States.

Section 50i, act Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 883, §3, 70 Stat. 939, provided for arrangements for use of sites and facilities.

Section 50j, act Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 883, §4, 70 Stat. 940, authorized appropriations for purposes of sections 50g to 50j of this title.

Section 51, act Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 363, §1, 44 Stat. 1392, related to educational qualifications of voters and electors.

Section 52, act Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 363, §2, 44 Stat. 1393, provided that inability to read and write was a ground for challenge at polls.

Section 53, act Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 363, §3, 44 Stat. 1393, related to manner of proving ability to read and write.

Section 54, act Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 363, §4, 44 Stat. 1393, related to exemption from provisions of section 51 of this title by reason of physical disability.

Section 55, act Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 363, §5, 44 Stat. 1393, authorized election judges to mark ballots for voters physically incapable of marking ballots.

Section 56, act Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 363, §6, 44 Stat. 1393, provided that persons refused permission to vote shall not make any further attempt to vote.

Section 57, act Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 363, §7, 44 Stat. 1394, enumerated qualifications requisite to voting.

Section 58, act Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 363, §8, 44 Stat. 1394, prescribed penalties for violation of sections 51 to 57 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 353a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 353a: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 353a, act May 31, 1938, ch. 304, 52 Stat. 593, which authorized Secretary of the Interior to reserve tracts in Alaska for school, hospitals, etc. for the Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts of Alaska, was transferred to section 497 of Title 25, Indians, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792.

Section 354, act Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 181, §2, 38 Stat. 1215, which set aside a site for an agricultural college and school of mines, is set out as note under section 852 of Title 43, Public Lands.

Section 354a, acts Jan. 21, 1929, ch. 92, §§1–7, 45 Stat. 1091–1093; July 12, 1960, Pub. L. 86–620, 74 Stat. 408, which made additional grants for an agricultural college and school of mines and imposed certain conditions and limitations, is set out as a note under section 852 of Title 43.

Section 355, act Mar. 3, 1891, ch. 561, §11, 26 Stat. 1099, which permitted lands to be entered for town-site purposes and set out the requirements for the proper execution of the trust created thereby, was transferred to section 732 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 355a, act May 25, 1926, ch. 379, §1, 44 Stat. 629, which authorized town-site trustee to issue a deed setting aside lands on survey of town site for Indian or Eskimo lands, was transferred to section 733 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 355b, act May 25, 1926, ch. 379, §2, 44 Stat. 630, which authorized the extension of streets and alleys across Indian or Eskimo lands, was transferred to section 734, of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 355c, act May 25, 1926, ch. 379, §3, 44 Stat. 630, which authorized the Secretary of the Interior to have nonmineral lands surveyed into lots and blocks, was transferred to section 735 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 355d, act May 25, 1926, ch. 379, §4, 44 Stat. 630, which authorized the Secretary to prescribe appropriate regulations for the administration of sections 355a to 355c of this title, was transferred to section 736 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §703(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 355e, act Feb. 26, 1948, ch. 72, 62 Stat. 35, which permitted the holding of town-site lands under unrestricted deeds by Alaska natives under certain conditions, was transferred to section 737 of Title 43.

Section 356, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §27, 31 Stat. 330, which prohibited the disturbing of the occupancy of lands being occupied by Indians or other persons conducting schools or missions but expressly cautioned against a construction of this section which might serve to place in force in the Territory the general land laws of the United States, was transferred to section 280a of Title 25, Indians.

Section 357, acts May 17, 1906, ch. 2469, 34 Stat. 197; Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 891, §1(a)–(d), 70 Stat. 954, which authorized the making of homestead allotments to native Indians, Aleuts, or Eskimos, was transferred to section 270–1 of Title 43, Public Lands, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 92–203, §18(a), Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 710.

Section 357a, act May 17, 1906, ch. 2469, §2, as added Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 891, §1(e), 70 Stat. 954, which permitted allotments of land in national forests if the land was certified as chiefly valuable for agricultural or grazing uses, was transferred to section 270–2 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 92–203, §18(a), Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 710.

Section 357b, act May 27, 1906, ch. 2469, §3, as added Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 891, §1(e), 70 Stat. 954, which prohibited the making of an allotment unless the person made satisfactory proof of substantially continuous use and occupancy of the land for five years, was transferred to section 270–3 of Title 43, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 92–203, §18(a), Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 710.

Section 358, act Mar. 3, 1891, ch. 561, §15, 26 Stat. 1101, which reserved the Annette Islands for the Metlakahtla Indians, was transferred to section 495 of Title 25, Indians, prior to omission from the Code as being of special and not general application.

Section 358a, act May 1, 1936, ch. 254, §2, 49 Stat. 1250, which authorized the designation of land for the use of Indians or Eskimos, was transferred to section 496 of Title 25, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792.

Section 359, acts May 14, 1898, ch. 299, §10, 30 Stat. 413; Oct. 28, 1921, ch. 114, §1, 42 Stat. 208; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1144, which set out the requirements of filing, publishing, and posting of proofs needed for proving claims, as well as the form and use of the affidavits, was transferred to section 270–4 of Title 43, Public Lands, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, §703(b), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2789.

Section 360, act July 3, 1926, ch. 745, §1, 44 Stat. 821, which authorized the leasing of land for the purpose of fur farming, was transferred to section 687c of Title 43.

Section 361, act July 3, 1926, ch. 745, §2, 44 Stat. 822, which authorized the Secretary of the Interior to perform any and all acts necessary to carry into effect the provisions of section 360, was transferred to section 687c–1 of Title 43.

Section 362, act May 1, 1936, ch. 254, §1, 49 Stat. 1250, which called for the application to the Territory of certain statutes dealing with the conservation of Indian lands and allowed the organization of groups of Indians not recognized as bands or tribes, was transferred to section 473a of Title 25, Indians, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as section 5119 of Title 25.
48 U.S.C. § 1428b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter VI: GUAM DEVELOPMENT FUND / Section 1428b: Prerequisite for loan or loan guarantee; maximum participation in available funds; reserves for loan guarantees
Prerequisite for loan or loan guarantee; maximum participation in available funds; reserves for loan guarantees
Status: in_force

No loan or loan guarantee shall be made under this subchapter to any applicant who does not satisfy the agency or agencies administering the plan that financing is otherwise unavailable on reasonable terms and conditions. The maximum participation in the funds made available under section 1428 of this title shall be limited (a) so that not more than 25 per centum of the funds actually appropriated by the Congress may be devoted to any single project (b) to 90 per centum of loan guarantee, and (c) with respect to all loans, to that decree of participation prudent under the circumstances of individual loans but directly related to the minimum essential participation necessary to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter: Provided, That, with respect to loan guarantees, the reserves maintained by the agency or agencies for the guarantees shall not be less than 25 per centum of the guarantee.

(Pub. L. 90–601, §4, Oct. 17, 1968, 82 Stat. 1172.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1405c (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 7: VIRGIN ISLANDS / Subchapter II: CIVIL GOVERNMENT / Section 1405c: Transfer of property to government
Transfer of property to government
Status: in_force

(a) Property not reserved

All property which may have been acquired by the United States from Denmark in the Virgin Islands under the convention entered into August 4, 1916, not reserved by the United States for public purposes prior to June 22, 1937, is placed under the control of the Government of the Virgin Islands.

(b) Applicability of United States law

Except as otherwise expressly provided, all laws of the United States for the protection and improvement of the navigable waters of the United States shall apply to the Virgin Islands.

(c) Applicability of tonnage duties

No Federal laws levying tonnage duties, light money, or entrance and clearance fees shall apply to the Virgin Islands.

(d) Presidential determination of applicable laws

The legislature of the Virgin Islands shall have power to enact navigation, boat inspection, and safety laws of local application; but the President shall have power to make applicable to the Virgin Islands such of the navigation, vessel inspection, and coastwise laws of the United States as he may find and declare to be necessary in the public interest, and, to the extent that the laws so made applicable conflict with any laws of local application enacted by the legislature, such laws enacted by the legislature shall have no force and effect.

(e) Existing powers of United States officers unaffected

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect or impair in any manner the terms and conditions of any authorizations, permits, or other powers heretofore lawfully granted or exercised in or in respect of the Virgin Islands by any authorized officer or agent of the United States.

(June 22, 1936, ch. 699, §4, 49 Stat. 1808; Aug. 7, 1939, ch. 515, 53 Stat. 1242; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §1(127), 65 Stat. 706; Pub. L. 97–357, title III, §306, Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1709.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1982—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–357 substituted "legislature" for "Legislative Assembly" wherever appearing.

1951—Subsec. (f). Act Oct. 31, 1951, repealed subsec. (f) which authorized the Secretary of the Interior to lease or sell any property under his administrative supervision in the Virgin Islands not needed for public purposes.

1939—Act Aug. 7, 1939, designated existing provisions as subsecs. (a), (b), (e), and (f) and added subsecs. (c) and (d).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Construction of Virgin Islands Projects by Secretary of the Army

Pub. L. 101–640, title IV, §406, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4647, provided that:

"(a) General Rule.—Upon request of the Governor of the Virgin Islands with respect to a construction project in the Virgin Islands for which Federal financial assistance is available under any law of the United States, the Federal official administering such assistance may make such assistance available to the Secretary instead of the Virgin Islands. The Secretary shall use such assistance to carry out such project in accordance with the provisions of such law.

"(b) Limitation on Statutory Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving the Virgin Islands from complying with any requirements for non-Federal cooperation with respect to a construction project carried out with Federal financial assistance provided to the Secretary pursuant to this section; except that the Secretary shall be responsible for complying with administrative and fiscal requirements associated with utilization of such assistance.

"(c) Termination Date.—Subsection (a) shall not be effective after the last day of the 3-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 28, 1990]; except that the Secretary shall complete construction of any project commenced under subsection (a) before such day."

Executive Documents

Ex. Ord. No. 9170. Certain Navigation Laws Made Applicable to Virgin Islands

Ex. Ord. No. 9170, eff. May 21, 1942, 7 F.R. 384, provided in part:

It is ordered that all of the navigation and vessel inspection laws of the United States be, and they are hereby, made applicable to the Virgin Islands of the United States, with the following exceptions:

(1) The coastwise laws of the United States.

(2) The act of Congress approved June 7, 1897 (30 Stat. 96), as amended by the acts of February 19, 1900 (31 Stat. 30), May 25, 1914 (38 Stat. 381), March 1, 1933 (47 Stat. 1417), Aug. 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 668, 669), May 20, 1936 (49 Stat. 1367), and April 22, 1940 (54 Stat. 150).

(3) So much of the vessel inspection laws of the United States as requires the inspection as a passenger vessel of any cargo vessel, foreign or domestic, when carrying more than twelve passengers or persons in addition to the crew.

(4) Federal laws levying tonnage duties, light money, or entrance and clearance fees.
48 U.S.C. § 175 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 175: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 175 and 175a, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 175, act July 31, 1946, ch. 719, §1, 60 Stat. 750, authorized establishment of a geophysical institute at the University of Alaska.

Section 175a, act July 31, 1946, ch. 719, §2, 60 Stat. 751, provided that buildings and equipment of geophysical institute shall become property of University of Alaska.
48 U.S.C. § 368 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 368: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section, act June 5, 1920, ch. 235, §1, 41 Stat. 908, which related to compensation of clerks in district land offices, was limited to the appropriation act of which it was a part.
48 U.S.C. § 1457 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1457: Repealed. Pub. L. 98-213, §16(a), (g)-(u), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462, 1463
Repealed. Pub. L. 98-213, §16(a), (g)-(u), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462, 1463
Status: repealed

Section 1457, R.S. §1855, prohibited making or enforcement of any law of any Territorial legislature by which the governor, secretary or members or officers of any Territorial legislature are paid any compensation other than that provided by the laws of the United States.

Section 1458, R.S. §1857, related to appointment or election of all township, district and county officers, except justices of the peace and general officers of the militia, and the appointment of all other officers by the governor, except in first instance where a new Territory is created, all officers to be appointed by the governor.

Section 1459, R.S. §1858, related to filling of vacancies, during recess of legislative council, of offices which, under organic act of any Territory, were required to be filled by governor with the advice and consent of such council.

Section 1460, R.S. §1860; Mar. 3, 1883, ch. 134, 22 Stat. 567; July 31, 1939, ch. 399, 53 Stat. 1143, related to qualification of voters at all elections subsequent to first election, in any newly created Territory, as well as at all elections in Territories already organized.

Section 1460a, R.S. §1854; Feb. 22, 1889, ch. 180, 25 Stat. 676; Nov. 11, 1889, No. 8, 26 Stat. 1552, 1553, restricted a member of legislative assembly from holding any office created, or salary of which has been increased, by legislature of which he was a member, during term for which he was elected and for one year thereafter.

Section 1461, act Mar. 22, 1882, ch. 47, §8, 22 Stat. 31, prohibited polygamists, bigamists, etc., from voting or holding office in any Territory.

Section 1462, act June 19, 1878, ch. 329, §1, 20 Stat. 193, related to number and compensation of subordinate officers of each branch of Territorial legislature.

Section 1463, R.S. §1868, related to chancery and common-law jurisdiction of supreme and district courts.

Section 1463a, R.S. §1864, related to membership, quorum, and term of office of supreme court of every Territory.

Section 1464, act Apr. 7, 1874, ch. 80, §1, 18 Stat. 27, confirmed right to mingle exercise of common-law and chancery jurisdiction in courts of several Territories, provided no party was deprived of right to trial by jury in cases cognizable at common law.

Section 1465, R.S. §1878, related to oath of office, and certification thereof, by governor, secretary, chief justice, associate justices and all other civil officers.

Section 1466, act May 1, 1876, ch. 88, 19 Stat. 43, related to time when payment of salaries of all officers of the Territories was to commence.

Section 1467, R.S. §1883; Pub. L. 90–578, title IV, §402(b)(2), Oct. 17, 1968, 82 Stat. 1118, related to fees and costs allowed United States attorneys, marshals, clerks of courts, jurors, etc.

Section 1468, R.S. §1884; June 10, 1921, ch. 18, §304, 42 Stat. 24, prohibited payment of salaries to any officer of a Territory absent therefrom, unless good cause was shown to the President.

Section 1469, R.S. §1886; June 10, 1921, ch. 18, §304, 42 Stat. 24, related to accounts and disbursements of Territories for support of government.

Section 1469–1, act Mar. 4, 1915, ch. 141, §1, 38 Stat. 1021; June 10, 1921, ch. 18, title III, §304, 42 Stat. 24, related to transmittal of accounts and vouchers relating to expenditure of appropriations for government in Territories to Secretary of the Interior for administrative examination and by him to General Accounting Office.
48 U.S.C. § 1423e (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 1423e: Prohibition against acceptance of salary increases or newly created offices
Prohibition against acceptance of salary increases or newly created offices
Status: in_force

No member of the legislature shall, during the term for which he was elected or during the year following the expiration of such term, be appointed to any office which has been created, or the salary or emoluments of which have been increased during such term.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §15, 64 Stat. 388.)
48 U.S.C. § 302 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 302: Transferred
Transferred
Status: transferred

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 302, act Mar. 12, 1914, ch. 37, §1, 38 Stat. 305, which authorized construction and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines, was transferred to section 975a of Title 43, Public Lands.

Section 302a, act May 26, 1900, ch. 586, 31 Stat. 206, which prohibited establishment of telegraph or cable lines by foreigners, was transferred to section 17 of Title 47, Telecommunications, and was subsequently repealed.

Section 303, act Mar. 12, 1914, ch. 37, §1, 38 Stat. 305, which empowered the President to designate town sites, was transferred to section 975b of Title 43, Public Lands, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 94–579, §704(a), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2792.

Section 304, act Mar. 12, 1914, ch. 37, §1, 38 Stat. 505, which related to terminals, stations, and rights of way, was transferred to section 975c of Title 43.

Section 305, act Mar. 12, 1914, ch. 37, §1, 38 Stat. 505, which required patents to reserve rights of way to the United States, was transferred to section 975d of Title 43.

Section 306, act Mar. 12, 1914, ch. 37, §3, 38 Stat. 307, which provided for disposition of proceeds of lease or sale of public lands, was transferred to section 975e of Title 43.

Section 307, act Mar. 12, 1914, ch. 37, §1, 38 Stat. 305, which authorized and empowered the President to carry out the provisions dealing with the establishment of public utilities, was transferred to section 975f of Title 43.

Section 308, act Mar. 12, 1914, ch. 37, §4, 38 Stat. 307, which made mandatory certain annual reports to the President by officers, agents, or agencies covering their activities in connection with the construction and development of public utilities, was transferred to section 975g of Title 43.
48 U.S.C. § 1701 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 15: CONVEYANCE OF SUBMERGED LANDS TO TERRITORIES / Section 1701: Repealed. Pub. L. 93-435, §5, Oct. 5, 1974, 88 Stat. 1212
Repealed. Pub. L. 93-435, §5, Oct. 5, 1974, 88 Stat. 1212
Status: repealed

Section 1701, Pub. L. 88–183, §1, Nov. 20, 1963, 77 Stat. 338, related to authority of Secretary of the Interior to transfer tidelands, submerged lands, and filled lands to governments of Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa with certain restrictions and conditions. See section 1705 of this title.

Section 1702, Pub. L. 88–183, §2, Nov. 20, 1963, 77 Stat. 339, related to administrative responsibility of Secretary of the Interior for tidelands, submerged lands, and filled lands in adjacent to Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. See sections 1705 to 1708 of this title.

Section 1703, Pub. L. 88–183, §3, Nov. 20, 1963, 77 Stat. 339, related to certain rights reserved for the United States for purposes of defense, navigation, flood control, commerce and international affairs. See section 1706 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1423a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 1423a: Power of legislature; limitation on indebtedness of Guam; bond issues; guarantees for purchase by Federal Financing Bank of Guam Power Authority bonds or other obligations; interest rates; default
Power of legislature; limitation on indebtedness of Guam; bond issues; guarantees for purchase by Federal Financing Bank of Guam Power Authority bonds or other obligations; interest rates; default
Status: in_force

The legislative power of Guam shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter and the laws of the United States applicable to Guam. Taxes and assessments on property, internal revenues, sales, license fees, and royalties for franchises, privileges, and concessions may be imposed for purposes of the government of Guam as may be uniformly provided by the Legislature of Guam, and when necessary to anticipate taxes and revenues, bonds and other obligations may be issued by the government of Guam: Provided, however, That no public indebtedness of Guam shall be authorized or allowed in excess of 10 per centum of the aggregate tax valuation of the property in Guam. Bonds or other obligations of the government of Guam payable solely from revenues derived from any public improvement or undertaking shall not be considered public indebtedness of Guam within the meaning of this section. All bonds issued by the government of Guam or by its authority shall be exempt, as to principal and interest, from taxation by the Government of the United States or by the government of Guam, or by any State or Territory or any political subdivision thereof, or by the District of Columbia. The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter in this section referred to as "Secretary") is authorized to guarantee for purchase by the Federal Financing Bank bonds or other obligations of the Guam Power Authority maturing on or before December 31, 1978, which shall be issued in order to refinance short-term notes due or existing on June 1, 1976 and other indebtedness not evidenced by bonds or notes in an aggregate amount of not more than $36 million, and such bank, in addition to its other powers, is authorized to purchase, receive or otherwise acquire these same. The interest rate on obligations purchased by the Federal Financing Bank shall be not less than a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury taking into consideration the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturities, adjusted to the nearest one-eighth of 1 per centum, plus 1 per centum per annum. The Secretary, with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury, may extend the guarantee provision of the previous sentence until December 31, 1980. The Secretary, upon determining that the Guam Power Authority is unable to refinance on reasonable terms the obligations purchased by the Federal Financing Bank under the fifth sentence of this section by December 31, 1980, may, with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury, guarantee for purchase by the Federal Financing Bank; and such bank is authorized to purchase, obligations of the Guam Power Authority issued to refinance the principal amount of the obligations guaranteed under the fifth sentence of this section. The obligations that refinance such principal amount shall mature not later than December 31, 1990, and shall bear interest at a rate determined in accordance with section 2285 of title 12. At the request of the Board of Directors of the Guam Power Authority for a second refinancing agreement and conditioned on the approval of the Government of Guam pursuant to the law of Guam, and conditioned on the establishment of an independent rate-making authority by the Government of Guam, the Secretary may guarantee for purchase by the Federal Financing Bank, on or before December 31, 1984, according to an agreement that shall provide for—

(a) substantially equal semiannual installments of principal and interest;

(b) maturity of obligations no later than December 31, 2004;

(c) authority for the Secretary, should there be a violation of a provision of this legislation, or covenants or stipulations contained in the refinancing document and after giving sixty days notice of such violation to the Guam Power Authority and the Governor of Guam, to dismiss members of the Board of Directors or the general manager of the Guam Power Authority, and (1) appoint in their place members or a general manager who shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary, or (2) contract for the management of the Guam Power Authority; and

(d) an annual simple interest rate of seven per centum; and

the Federal Financing Bank shall purchase such Guam Power Authority obligations if such Guam Power Authority obligations are issued to refinance the principal amount scheduled to mature on December 31, 1990. Should such second refinancing occur, (1) the independent rate-making authority to be established by the Government of Guam, or in its absence, the Board of Directors of the Guam Power Authority, shall establish rates sufficient to satisfy all financial obligations and future capital investment needs of the Guam Power Authority that shall be consistent with generally accepted rate-making practices of public utilities, and (2) the Government of Guam shall not modify the requirements of such refinancing agreement without agreement of the Secretary. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Interior for payment to the Federal Financing Bank such sums as are necessary to pay (1) the repurchase payment required under the fifth paragraph of the December 31, 1980, note from the Guam Power Authority to the Federal Financing Bank and any subsequent repurchase payments required under the second refinancing agreement, and (2) the interest rate differential between the seven per centum to be paid by the Guam Power Authority and the second refinancing agreement and the interest rate that would otherwise be determined in accordance with the above cited section 2285 of title 12. Should the Guam Power Authority fail to pay in full any installment of interest or principal when due on the bonds or other obligations guaranteed under this section, the Secretary of the Treasury, upon notice from the Secretary shall deduct and pay to the Federal Financing Bank or the Secretary, according to their respective interests, such unpaid amounts from sums collected and payable pursuant to section 1421h of this title. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Acts making appropriations may provide for the withholding of any payments from the United States to the government of Guam which may be or may become due pursuant to any law and offset the amount of such withheld payments against any claim the United States may have against the government of Guam or the Guam Power Authority pursuant to this guarantee. For the purpose of this chapter, under section 3713(a) of title 31 the term "person" includes the government of Guam and the Guam Power Authority. The Secretary may place such stipulations as he deems appropriate on the bonds or other obligations he guarantees.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §11, 64 Stat. 387; Pub. L. 94–395, Sept. 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 1199; Pub. L. 96–205, title III, §303, Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 88; Pub. L. 98–454, title II, §203, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1733; Pub. L. 105–291, §4, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2786.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

"Section 3713(a) of title 31" substituted in text for "section 3466 of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 191)" on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, §4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.

Amendments

1998—Pub. L. 105–291 substituted "rightful subjects of legislation" for "subjects of legislation of local application" in first sentence.

1984—Pub. L. 98–454 inserted provisions relating to authority of Secretary to guarantee for purchase by the Federal Financing Bank, obligations of the Guam Power Authority to be used for a second refinancing of the principal amount due to mature on December 31, 1990.

1980—Pub. L. 96–205 substituted provisions relating to guarantees by the Secretary of the purchase by the Federal Financing Bank of the refinancing obligations of the Guam Power Authority where such refinancing obligations remain outstanding by Dec. 31, 1980, for provisions relating to payment of interest and default on maturity of guaranteed bonds or other obligations issued prior to Dec. 31, 1980.

1976—Pub. L. 94–395 inserted provisions relating to authority of Secretary of the Interior to guarantee for purchase by the Federal Financing Bank bonds or other obligations of the Guam Power Authority maturing on or before Dec. 31, 1978.
48 U.S.C. § 1704 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 15: CONVEYANCE OF SUBMERGED LANDS TO TERRITORIES / Section 1704: Concurrent jurisdiction; exceptions for national defense purposes
Concurrent jurisdiction; exceptions for national defense purposes
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the governments of the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, shall have concurrent civil and criminal jurisdiction with the United States with regard to property owned, reserved, or controlled by the United States in the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa respectively. A judgment of conviction or acquittal on the merits under the laws of Guam, the Virgin Islands, or American Samoa shall be a bar to any prosecution under the criminal laws of the United States for the same act or acts, and a judgment of conviction or acquittal on the merits under the laws of the United States shall be a bar to any prosecution under the laws of Guam, the Virgin Islands, or American Samoa for the same act or acts.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the President may from time to time exclude from the concurrent jurisdiction of the government of Guam persons found, acts performed, and offenses committed on the property of the United States which is under the control of the Secretary of Defense to such extent and in such circumstances as he finds required in the interest of the national defense.

(Pub. L. 88–183, §4, Nov. 20, 1963, 77 Stat. 339; Pub. L. 99–396, §3, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 839.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The criminal laws of the United States, referred to in subsec. (a), are classified generally to Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.

Amendments

1986—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–396 amended first sentence generally. Prior to amendment, first sentence read as follows: "Except as otherwise provided in this section, the governments of Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa, as the case may be, shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the United States over parties found, acts performed, and offenses committed on property owned, reserved, or controlled by the United States in Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa."
48 U.S.C. § 1171 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 5: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS / Section 1171: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 1171 to 1173 were omitted in view of recognition of Philippine independence.

Section 1171, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §28, 39 Stat. 555, related to granting of franchises and rights and compensation for property taken or damaged.

Section 1172, act Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 416, §28, 39 Stat. 555, related to involuntary servitude and penalties therefor.

Section 1173, act July 1, 1902, ch. 1369, §75, 32 Stat. 709, related to corporation engaged in real estate business.
48 U.S.C. § 1934 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 18: MICRONESIA, MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND PALAU / Subchapter II: PALAU / Section 1934: Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(a) Maritime and territorial jurisdiction

With respect to section 321 of the Compact of Free Association and its related agreements, the jurisdictional provisions set forth in subsection (b) of this section shall apply only to the citizens and nationals of the United States and aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in Palau.

(b) Defense sites

The defense sites of the United States established in Palau in accordance with the Compact of Free Association and its related agreements are within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States as set forth in section 7, title 18.

(c) Offenses

(1) Any person referred to in subsection (a) of this section who within or upon such defense sites is guilty of any act or omission which, although not made punishable by any enactment of Congress, would be punishable if committed or omitted within the jurisdiction of the territory of Guam by the laws thereof, in force at the time of such act or omission, shall be guilty of a like offense and subject to a like punishment.

(2) The District Court of Guam shall have jurisdiction to try all criminal offenses against the United States, including the laws of Guam made applicable to the defense sites in Palau by virtue of subsection (c)(1) of this section, committed by any person referred to in subsection (a) of this section.

(3) The District Court of Guam may appoint one or more magistrate judges for the defense sites in Palau. Such Magistrate Judges shall have the power and the status of Magistrate Judges appointed pursuant to chapter 43, title 28: Provided however, That such Magistrate Judges shall have the power to try persons accused of, and sentence persons convicted of, petty offenses, as defined in section 1(3),1 title 18, including violations of regulations for the maintenance of peace, order, and health issued by the Commanding Officer on such defense sites, without being subject to the restrictions provided for in section 3401(b), title 18.

(Pub. L. 99–658, title II, §202, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3704; Pub. L. 101–650, title III, §321, Dec. 1, 1990, 104 Stat. 5117.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Compact of Free Association, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), is the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Government of Palau, which is contained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–658, set out as a note under section 1931 of this title.

Section 1 of title 18, referred to in subsec. (c)(3), was repealed by Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §218(a)(1), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2027.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.

Section was enacted as part of title II of Pub. L. 99–658, not as part of title I of Pub. L. 99–658 which comprises this part.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

Words "magistrate judges" and "Magistrate Judges" substituted for "magistrates" and "Magistrates", respectively, wherever appearing in subsec. (c)(3) pursuant to section 321 of Pub. L. 101–650, set out as a note under section 631 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.

1 See References in Text note below.
48 U.S.C. § 42 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 42: Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
Repealed. Dec. 16, 1930, ch. 14, §1, 46 Stat. 1029
Status: repealed

Section, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §32, 31 Stat. 333; Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1497, §2, 33 Stat. 1266, provided for disbursements to Alaska Historical Library and Museum and prescribed contents thereof.
48 U.S.C. § 1423g (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 1423g: Vacancies
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Vacancies occurring in the legislature shall be filled as the legislature shall provide, except that no person filling a vacancy shall hold office longer than for the remainder of the term for which his predecessor was elected.

(Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, §17, 64 Stat. 388.)
48 U.S.C. § 2178 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter III: ADJUSTMENTS OF DEBTS / Section 2178: Disclosure by professional persons seeking approval of compensation under section 2176 or 2177 of this title
Disclosure by professional persons seeking approval of compensation under section 2176 or 2177 of this title
Status: in_force

(a) Definitions

In this section:

(1) List of Material Interested Parties

The term "List of Material Interested Parties" means the List of Material Interested Parties established under subsection (c)(1).

(2) Oversight Board

The term "Oversight Board" has the meaning given the term in section 2104 of this title.

(b) Required disclosure

(1) In general

In a case commenced under section 2164 of this title, no attorney, accountant, appraiser, auctioneer, agent, or other professional person may be compensated under section 2176 or 2177 of this title unless prior to making a request for compensation, the professional person has filed with the court a verified statement conforming to the disclosure requirements of rule 2014(a) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure setting forth the connection of the professional person with any entity or person on the List of Material Interested Parties.

(2) Supplement

A professional person that submits a statement under paragraph (1) shall promptly supplement the statement with any additional relevant information that becomes known to the person.

(3) Disclosure

Subject to any other applicable law, rule, or regulation, a professional person that fails to file or update a statement required under paragraph (1) or files a statement that the court determines does not represent a good faith effort to comply with this section shall disclose such failure in any filing required to conform to the disclosure requirements under rule 2014(a) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.

(c) List of Material Interested Parties

(1) Preparation

Not later than 30 days after January 20, 2022, the Oversight Board shall establish a List of Material Interested Parties subject to—

(A) the approval of the court; and

(B) the right of the United States trustee or any party in interest to be heard on the approval.

(2) Inclusions

Except as provided in paragraph (3), the List of Material Interested Parties shall include—

(A) the debtor;

(B) any creditor;

(C) any other party in interest;

(D) any attorney or accountant of—

(i) the debtor;

(ii) any creditor; or

(iii) any other party in interest;

(E) the United States trustee and any person employed in the office of the United States trustee; and

(F) the Oversight Board, including the members, the Executive Director, and the employees of the Oversight Board.

(3) Exclusions

The List of Material Interested Parties may not include any person with a claim, the amount of which is below a threshold dollar amount established by the court that is consistent with the purpose of this section.

(d) Review

(1) In general

The United States trustee shall review each verified statement submitted pursuant to subsection (b) and may file with the court comments on such verified statements before the professionals filing such statements seek compensation under section 2176 or 2177 of this title.

(2) Objection

The United States trustee may object to applications filed under section 2176 or 2177 of this title that fail to satisfy the requirements of subsection (b).

(e) Limitation on compensation

In a case commenced under section 2164 of this title, in connection with the review and approval of professional compensation under section 2176 or 2177 of this title filed after January 20, 2022, the court may deny allowance of compensation or reimbursement of expenses if—

(1) the professional person has failed to file the verified disclosure statements required under subsection (b)(1) or has filed inadequate disclosure statements under that subsection; or

(2) during the professional person's employment in connection with the case, the professional person—

(A) is not a disinterested person (as defined in section 101 of title 11) relative to any entity or person on the List of Material Interested Parties; or

(B) represents or holds an adverse interest in connection with the case.

(Pub. L. 117–82, §2, Jan. 20, 2022, 136 Stat. 3.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), (3), are set out in the Appendix to Title 11, Bankruptcy.

This section, referred to in subsec. (c)(3), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 117–82, Jan. 20, 2022, 136 Stat. 3, known as the Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act of 2021 and also as PRRADA, which enacted this section and provisions set out as a note under section 2101 of this title.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act of 2021, also known as PRRADA, and not as part of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, also known as PROMESA, which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 191 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 191: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 191 to 213, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 191, act May 31, 1920, ch. 217, 41 Stat. 716, related to powers and duties of Secretary of the Interior with respect to game animals.

Section 192, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §5, 43 Stat. 741; Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 185, §3, 46 Stat. 1111; June 25, 1938, ch. 686, §3, 52 Stat. 1170; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 304, prescribed duties and powers of Alaska Game Commission, wildlife agents, and other persons.

Section 193, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §6, 43 Stat. 742; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 305, required bonds from employees of Commission.

Section 194, act Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §7, 43 Stat. 742, required Commission to file estimates and submit reports of administration.

Section 195, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §7, 43 Stat. 743; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 305, prescribed restrictions on taking of animals, birds, fish, etc.

Section 196, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §7, 43 Stat. 743; Feb. 4, 1931, ch. 185, §4, 46 Stat. 1112; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 305, related to animals and birds escaping from captivity or introduced into Territory.

Section 197, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §8, 43 Stat. 743; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 305, prohibited use of poison and required the keeping of records of sales.

Section 198, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §9, 43 Stat. 743; Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 185, §5, 46 Stat. 1112; June 25, 1938, ch. 686, §4, 52 Stat. 1170; Oct. 10, 1940, ch. 54 Stat. 1103; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 306, empowered Secretary to promulgate regulations for taking of game, limiting the take, seasons, and for protection of Government property.

Section 199, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §10, 43 Stat. 744; Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 185, §§6 to 11, 46 Stat. 1112 to 1114; June 25, 1938, ch. 686, §5, 52 Stat. 1172; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 306, prescribed types of hunting, trapping and fishing licenses, guide licenses, fees and issuance thereof.

Section 200, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §11, 43 Stat. 746; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 310, prescribed duties of collectors of customs.

Section 201, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §13, 43 Stat. 746; Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 185, §12, 46 Stat. 1114; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 310, prescribed duties of United States attorneys.

Section 202, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §15, 43 Stat. 747; Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 185, §13, 46 Stat. 1114; June 25, 1938, ch. 686, §6, 52 Stat. 1172; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 311, prescribed penalties for violations of sections 192, 193, and 195 to 211 of this title, required guides to report violations, and prescribed penalty for violation thereof.

Section 202a, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §16, 43 Stat. 747; Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 185, §14, 46 Stat. 1114; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 312, related to administration of oaths for purposes of prosecution.

Section 202b, act Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §12, 43 Stat. 746; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 310, related to burden of proof in prosecutions under sections 192, 193, and 195 to 211 of this title.

Section 203, act Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §19, as added July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 312, stated that sections 192, 193, and 195 to 211 of this title shall not apply to Mount McKinley National Park.

Section 204, act Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §18, as added July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 312, declared that provisions of sections 192, 193, and 195 to 211 of this title were separable.

Section 204a, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §17, 43 Stat. 747; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 312, authorized appropriations to effectuate provisions of Alaska Game Law.

Section 205, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §1, 43 Stat. 739; Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §20, as added July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 312, prescribed effective date and short title of sections 192, 193, and 195 to 211 of this title.

Section 206, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §2, 43 Stat. 739; Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 185, §1, 46 Stat. 1111; June 25, 1938, ch. 686, §1, 52 Stat. 1169; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 301, defined terms used in sections 192, 193, and 195 to 211 of this title.

Section 207, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §3, 43 Stat. 740; Feb. 14, 1931, ch. 185, §2, 46 Stat. 1111; June 25, 1938, ch. 686, §2, 52 Stat. 1170; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 303; Apr. 20, 1949, ch. 81, 63 Stat. 56, provided for residence and citizenship requirements for hunting, fishing, etc.

Section 208, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §4, 43 Stat. 740; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 303; July 23, 1953, ch. 238, 67 Stat. 185, provided for composition of Alaska Game Commission, its tenure and qualifications of members.

Section 209, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §4, 43 Stat. 740; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 303, authorized Secretary to remove members of Commission and to fill vacancies.

Section 210, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §4, 43 Stat. 740; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 304; July 24, 1947, ch. 307, §1, 61 Stat. 415, prescribed compensation of members of Commission per diem allowances, and salary of executive officer.

Section 211, acts Jan. 13, 1925, ch. 75, §4, 43 Stat. 740; July 1, 1943, ch. 183, 57 Stat. 304, provided for office of commission, its business, and its seal.

Section 212, acts Aug. 18, 1894, ch. 301, §1, 28 Stat. 391; Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, §7, 32 Stat. 828; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, §1, 37 Stat. 736; May 31, 1920, ch. 217, 41 Stat. 716, directed Secretary to fix the price of blue fox skins paid to natives of St. Paul Island.

Section 213, act May 31, 1920, ch. 217, 41 Stat. 717, enumerated the powers of bird reservation wardens.
48 U.S.C. § 1713 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 16: DELEGATES TO CONGRESS / Subchapter I: GUAM AND VIRGIN ISLANDS / Section 1713: Qualifications for Office of Delegate
Qualifications for Office of Delegate
Status: in_force

To be eligible for the Office of Delegate a candidate must—

(a) be at least twenty-five years of age on the date of the election,

(b) have been a citizen of the United States for at least seven years prior to the date of the election,

(c) be an inhabitant of the territory from which he is elected, and

(d) not be, on the date of the election, a candidate for any other office.

(Pub. L. 92–271, §3, Apr. 10, 1972, 86 Stat. 119.)
48 U.S.C. § 891 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter V: RESIDENT COMMISSIONER / Section 891: Resident Commissioner; election
Resident Commissioner; election
Status: in_force

The qualified electors of Puerto Rico shall choose a Resident Commissioner to the United States at each general election, whose term of office shall be four years from the 3d of January following such general election, and who shall be entitled to receive official recognition as such commissioner by all of the departments of the Government of the United States, upon presentation, through the Department of State, of a certificate of election of the Governor of Puerto Rico.

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §36, 39 Stat. 963; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; June 5, 1934, ch. 390, §5, 48 Stat. 879.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section is comprised of second sentence of section 36 of act Mar. 2, 1917. The first sentence of section 36, providing for election of a Resident Commissioner to the United States at the next general election for a term commencing with date of issuance of certificate of election and terminating Mar. 4, 1921, was omitted. Parts of the third and fourth sentences of section 36 are classified to section 893 of this title. The other part of the third sentence of section 36, which fixed the salary of the commissioner at $7,500 per annum, was superseded by act Feb. 26, 1907, ch. 1635, §4, 34 Stat. 993, as amended by act Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, §4, 43 Stat. 1301. See Prior Provisions note under section 31 of Title 2, The Congress. The other part of the fourth sentence of section 36, which allowed the commissioner $500 as mileage, was classified to former section 46 of Title 2 and was omitted from the Code as superseded by former section 43b–1 of Title 2. The fifth and sixth sentences of section 36 are classified to section 892 of this title.

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act Apr. 12, 1900, ch. 191, §39, 31 Stat. 86.

The salary allowed by section 39 of act Apr. 12, 1900, was increased by act Feb. 26, 1907, ch. 1635, §4, 34 Stat. 993.

The resident commissioner was allowed traveling expenses in addition to his salary, and the commencement of his term was fixed by act July 1, 1902, ch. 1383, §3, 32 Stat. 732.

The manner of paying the salary and traveling expenses of the resident commissioner was fixed by a provision of act June 22, 1906, ch. 3514, §1, 34 Stat. 417.

Amendments

1934—Act June 5, 1934, changed commencement of term of office from Mar. 4 to Jan. 3 following the general election.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "Porto Rico" pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 794 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter II: THE EXECUTIVE AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS / Section 794: Official reports
Official reports
Status: in_force

All reports required by law to be made by the governor or heads of departments to any official of the United States shall be made to an executive department of the Government of the United States to be designated by the President, and the President is authorized to place all matters pertaining to the government of Puerto Rico in the jurisdiction of such department.

(Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §11, 39 Stat. 955; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in act July 15, 1909, ch. 4, §2, 36 Stat. 11.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

"Puerto Rico" substituted in text for "Porto Rico" pursuant to act May 17, 1932, which is classified to section 731a of this title.

Executive Documents

Ex. Ord. No. 9383. Coordination of Functions and Policies of Federal Civil Agencies in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Ex. Ord. No. 9383, eff. Oct. 5, 1943, 8 F.R. 13781, provided:

1. Each Federal civil agency performing services in Puerto Rico or in the Virgin Islands shall make current reports to the Secretary of the Interior concerning the work of such agency in such manner and form and at such times as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior.

2. The Secretary of the Interior shall make such recommendations to the heads of Federal civil agencies so reporting as may in his judgment serve to correlate the work of such agencies in Puerto Rico and in the Virgin Islands, eliminate unessential Federal activities, assist insular agencies to assume increasing responsibility in civil administration, meet more efficiently the needs of the people of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for essential Federal services, and implement the policies of the United States with respect to its island possessions.

3. The Secretary of the Interior shall from time to time report to the President and to the Congress concerning the actions taken pursuant to this order.

4. This order shall not be applicable to United States District Judges, United States Attorneys, and United States Marshals.

Franklin D. Roosevelt.
48 U.S.C. § 822 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 822: Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Status: repealed

Section 822, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 960, related to origin of bills and resolutions.

Section 823, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 960; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to enacting clauses of bills and resolutions.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal of sections 822 and 823 effective July 25, 1952, see note set out under section 732 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1337 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1337: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-845, §26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-845, §26(b), Oct. 18, 1962, 76A Stat. 701
Status: repealed

Section, acts Dec. 12, 1941, ch. 569, 55 Stat. 798; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(1), (b), 64 Stat. 1038, related to photographic regulations.
48 U.S.C. § 312 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 312: Repealed. Pub. L. 104-58, title I, §104(g)(1), Nov. 28, 1995, 109 Stat. 560
Repealed. Pub. L. 104-58, title I, §104(g)(1), Nov. 28, 1995, 109 Stat. 560
Status: repealed

Section 312, acts July 31, 1950, ch. 510, §1, 64 Stat. 382; Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 430, §1(1), (2), 67 Stat. 574; Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–552, §4, 98 Stat. 2823, authorized construction of Eklutna project, reservation of mineral rights, disposition of net proceeds, and reservation of water rights.

Section 312a, acts July 31, 1950, ch. 510, §2, 64 Stat. 382; Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 430, §1(3), 67 Stat. 574, covered disposition of electric power produced from Eklutna project, rate and rate schedules, sale preferences, disposition of receipts, and creation of a continuing fund.

Section 312b, act July 31, 1950, ch. 510, §3, 64 Stat. 383, authorized Secretary of the Interior to perform the acts necessary to carry into effect Eklutna project and otherwise set out his powers and duties in connection with project.

Section 312c, act July 31, 1950, ch. 510, §4, 64 Stat. 383, authorized and directed Secretary to report on feasibility of transferring Eklutna project, upon completion, to public ownership.

Section 312d, act July 31, 1950, ch. 510, §5, 64 Stat. 383, authorized Secretary to delegate the powers and functions given him in connection with the Eklutna project.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal effective Oct. 2, 1997, date Eklutna was conveyed to Eklutna Purchasers, see section 104(g)(1) of Pub. L. 104–58, set out as an Alaska Power Administration Asset Sale and Termination note under section 7152 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
48 U.S.C. § 1642a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter VII: FISCAL PROVISIONS / Section 1642a: Availability of collected customs duties for expenditures as Legislature may provide
Availability of collected customs duties for expenditures as Legislature may provide
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the proceeds of customs duties collected in the Virgin Islands less the cost of collecting all said duties shall, effective for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1979, be covered into the Treasury of the Virgin Islands, and shall be available for expenditure as the Legislator 1 of the Virgin Islands may provide.

(Pub. L. 96–304, title I, §100, July 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 907.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1642a, Pub. L. 96–38, title I, July 25, 1979, 93 Stat. 122, related to availability of collected customs duties for expenditures as the Virgin Islands Legislature may provide, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 96–205, title IV, §403(b), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 89.

1 So in original. Probably should be "Legislature".
48 U.S.C. § 1693 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 14: TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS / Section 1693: Audit of government; access to books, records, etc.
Audit of government; access to books, records, etc.
Status: in_force

The Comptroller General of the United States, or any of his duly authorized representatives, shall have access, for the purpose of audit and examination, to any relevant books, documents, papers, or records of the government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

(Pub. L. 92–257, §6, Mar. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 88.)
48 U.S.C. § 174 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 174: Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §1(125), 65 Stat. 706
Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, §1(125), 65 Stat. 706
Status: repealed

Section, act Feb. 25, 1925, ch. 320, §2, 43 Stat. 978, related to transfer of buildings for purpose of vocational training, schools, and hospitals in connection with aboriginal natives in Alaska.
48 U.S.C. § 261 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 261: Repealed. Apr. 13, 1934, ch. 119, §1, 48 Stat. 583
Repealed. Apr. 13, 1934, ch. 119, §1, 48 Stat. 583
Status: repealed

Section 261, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §1, 39 Stat. 903, prohibited manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor in the territory of Alaska.

Section 262, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §2, 39 Stat. 903, related to a permit for transportation of pure alcohol.

Section 263, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §3, 39 Stat. 904, related to an application for a permit to transport pure alcohol.

Section 264, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §4, 39 Stat. 904, related to form and issue of permits for transport of pure alcohol.

Section 265, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §5, 39 Stat. 904, related to maintenance of a record of permits.

Section 266, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §6, 39 Stat. 904, related to attaching permits to packages.

Section 267, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §25, 39 Stat. 908, related to revocation of licenses of pharmacists.

Section 268, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §7, 39 Stat. 904, related to records for shipments of pure alcohol.

Section 269, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §8, 39 Stat. 905, related to transportation of wine for sacramental purposes.

Section 270, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §9, 39 Stat. 905, related to refusal of delivery of sacramental wine without a certificate.

Section 271, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §10, 39 Stat. 905, related to alcohol for scientific purposes.

Section 272, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §11, 39 Stat. 905, related to form for permits for transport of alcohol for scientific purposes.

Section 273, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §12, 39 Stat. 906, related to cancellation of permits to transport alcohol for scientific purposes.

Section 274, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §13, 39 Stat. 906, related to use of buildings or vehicles for unlawful manufacture, transportation, or disposal of intoxicating liquors.

Section 275, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §14, 39 Stat. 906, related to importation or possession of liquors except as provided by law.

Section 276, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §15, 39 Stat. 906, related to drinking intoxicating liquors in or on a passenger coach.

Section 277, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §16, 39 Stat. 906, related to penalty for maintaining a place for unlawful sale of alcoholic liquors.

Section 278, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §17, 39 Stat. 906, related to arrest for unlawful manufacture sale or transport of intoxicating liquors.

Section 279, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §18, 39 Stat. 907, related to evidence necessary to convict.

Section 280, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §19, 39 Stat. 907, related to holding places which dispensed alcoholic liquor unlawfully as a nuisance.

Section 281, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §20, 39 Stat. 907, related to abatement of liquor nuisances.

Section 282, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §21, 39 Stat. 907, related to forfeiture of a lease by a tenant convicted of maintaining a liquor nuisance.

Section 283, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §22, 39 Stat. 908, related to owners of buildings knowingly permitting a liquor nuisance.

Section 284, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §23, 39 Stat. 908, provided that no property rights exist in alcoholic liquors illegally manufactured or stored.

Section 285, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §24, 39 Stat. 908, provided for punishment for violation of law.

Section 286, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §26, 39 Stat. 908, related to evidence of sale of intoxicating liquors.

Section 287, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §27, 39 Stat. 908, related to duties of officers to enforce the law.

Section 288, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §28, 39 Stat. 908, related to filing of an information for prosecution.

Section 289, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §29, 39 Stat. 908, related to penalty for unlawful importation of liquor.

Section 290, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §31, 39 Stat. 909, provided for additional legislation as needed.

Section 291, act Feb. 14, 1917, ch. 53, §32, 39 Stat. 909, provided that in interpretation of these provisions singular include plural and masculine include feminine.
48 U.S.C. § 61 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 61: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 61 to 64, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 61, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §2, 31 Stat. 321; May 29, 1928, ch. 901, §1(109), 45 Stat. 994; July 25, 1947, ch. 332, §1, 61 Stat. 459, authorized appointment of a Governor for Territory, and detailed his duties.

Section 62, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §10, 31 Stat. 325; Mar. 3, 1925, ch. 462, 43 Stat. 1181; Mar. 4, 1931, ch. 516, 46 Stat. 1530; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §13, 62 Stat. 987; Oct. 15, 1949, ch. 695, §5(a), 63 Stat. 880, related to appointment of Governor and his compensation. Acts Mar. 3, 1925, Mar. 4, 1931, and Oct. 15, 1949, were repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, §8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 646, 648, 655.

Section 63, acts June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §10, 31 Stat. 325; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §13, 62 Stat. 987, related to expenses of Governor.

Section 64, act June 6, 1900, ch. 786, §2, 31 Stat. 321, directed Governor to make an annual report to President, and empowered the President to confirm or annul acts of Governor.
48 U.S.C. § 1425a (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter V: PUBLIC HOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL / Section 1425a: Legislative authority to create authorities; appointment of members; powers of authorities
Legislative authority to create authorities; appointment of members; powers of authorities
Status: in_force

The Legislature of Guam may by law grant to a public corporate authority, existing or to be created by or under such law, powers to undertake urban renewal and housing activities in Guam. Such legislature may by law provide for the appointment, terms of office, or removal of the members of such authority and for the powers of such authority, including authority to accept whatever benefits the Federal Government may make available, and to do all things, to exercise any and all powers, and to assume and fulfill any and all obligations, duties, responsibilities, and requirements, including but not limited to those relating to planning or zoning, necessary or desirable for receiving such Federal assistance, except that such authority shall not be given any power of taxation, nor any power to pledge the faith and credit of the territory of Guam for any loan whatever.

(Pub. L. 88–171, §1, Nov. 4, 1963, 77 Stat. 304.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 2127 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter I: ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF OVERSIGHT BOARD / Section 2127: Budget and funding for operation of Oversight Board
Budget and funding for operation of Oversight Board
Status: in_force

(a) Submission of budget

The Oversight Board shall submit a budget for each fiscal year during which the Oversight Board is in operation, to the President, the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Governor, and the Legislature.

(b) Funding

The Oversight Board shall use its powers with respect to the Territory Budget of the covered territory to ensure that sufficient funds are available to cover all expenses of the Oversight Board.

(1) Permanent funding

Within 30 days after June 30, 2016, the territorial government shall designate a dedicated funding source, not subject to subsequent legislative appropriations, sufficient to support the annual expenses of the Oversight Board as determined in the Oversight Board's sole and exclusive discretion.

(2)(A) Initial funding

On the date of establishment of an Oversight Board in accordance with section 2121(b) of this title and on the 5th day of each month thereafter, the Governor of the covered territory shall transfer or cause to be transferred the greater of $2,000,000 or such amount as shall be determined by the Oversight Board pursuant to subsection (a) to a new account established by the territorial government, which shall be available to and subject to the exclusive control of the Oversight Board, without any legislative appropriations of the territorial government.

(B) Termination

The initial funding requirements under subparagraph (A) shall terminate upon the territorial government designating a dedicated funding source not subject to subsequent legislative appropriations under paragraph (1).

(3) Remission of excess funds

If the Oversight Board determines in its sole discretion that any funds transferred under this subsection exceed the amounts required for the Oversight Board's operations as established pursuant to subsection (a), any such excess funds shall be periodically remitted to the territorial government.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title I, §107, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 562.)
48 U.S.C. § 225 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 225: Repealed. Pub. L. 85-296, Sept. 4, 1957, 71 Stat. 617
Repealed. Pub. L. 85-296, Sept. 4, 1957, 71 Stat. 617
Status: repealed

Section, act June 6, 1924, ch. 272, §2, 43 Stat. 465, related to escapement in certain instances of portion of salmon run in waters of Alaska.
48 U.S.C. § 1487 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1487: Repealed. Pub. L. 98-213, §16(b), (kk), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462, 1463
Repealed. Pub. L. 98-213, §16(b), (kk), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462, 1463
Status: repealed

Section 1487, act June 22, 1874, ch. 388, 18 Stat. 135, related to calling of an extraordinary session of Territorial legislature with approval of President of the United States.

Section 1488, act Apr. 16, 1880, ch. 56, 21 Stat. 74, related to filling of vacancies in office of justice of the peace by appointment or election, until a successor was regularly elected and qualified as provided by law.
48 U.S.C. § 1802 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 17: NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS / Subchapter I: APPROVAL OF COVENANT AND SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS / Section 1802: Consideration of issues affecting relations with United States
Consideration of issues affecting relations with United States
Status: in_force

It is the sense of the Congress that pursuant to section 902 of the foregoing Covenant, and in any case within ten years from March 24, 1976, the President of the United States should request, on behalf of the United States, the designation of special representatives to meet and to consider in good faith such issues affecting the relationship between the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States as may be designated by either Government and to make a report and recommendations with respect thereto.

(Pub. L. 94–241, §2, Mar. 24, 1976, 90 Stat. 279.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Covenant, referred to in text, is the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, which is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.

Codification

Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1486 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1486: Repealed. Pub. L. 87-826, §3, Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 953
Repealed. Pub. L. 87-826, §3, Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 953
Status: repealed

Section, acts Apr. 29, 1902, ch. 637, 32 Stat. 172; Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, §10, 32 Stat. 829; Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, §1, 37 Stat. 736; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158; Proc. No. 2695 eff. July 4, 1946, 11 F.R. 7517, 60 Stat. 1352; 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, §§101–104, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7877, 60 Stat. 1097; Apr. 7, 1948, ch. 177, 62 Stat. 161, provided that law as to clearance and entry of vessels was applicable to trade between the United States and noncontiguous Territories, etc.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal of section effective 180 days after Oct. 15, 1962, see section 4 of Pub. L. 87–826.
48 U.S.C. § 1451 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1451: Rights of Indians not impaired; boundaries
Rights of Indians not impaired; boundaries
Status: in_force

Nothing in title 23 of the Revised Statutes shall be construed to impair the rights of person or property pertaining to the Indians in any Territory, so long as such rights remain unextinguished by treaty between the United States and such Indians, or to include any Territory which, by treaty with any Indian tribe, is not, without the consent of such tribe, embraced within the territorial limits or jurisdiction of any State or Territory; but all such territory shall be excepted out of the boundaries, and constitute no part of any Territory now or hereafter organized until such tribe signifies its assent to the President to be embraced within a particular Territory. As used herein, the term "Territory" does not include the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, or the Northern Mariana Islands.

(R.S. §1839; Pub. L. 98–213, §15(a), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Title 23 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in text, was in the original "this Title", meaning title XXIII of the Revised Statutes, consisting of R.S. §§1839 to 1976, and which, insofar as classified to the Code, is classified to sections 1451 to 1455, 1457 to 1460a, 1463, 1463a, 1465, 1467 to 1470, 1480, and 1482 to 1485 of this title and to sections 644 to 647, 649, and 655 to 657 of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of R.S. §§1839 to 1976 to the Code, see Tables.

Codification

R.S. §1839 derived from N.M., act Sept. 9, 1850, ch. 49, §2, 9 Stat. 447. Utah, act Sept. 9, 1850, ch. 51, §1, 9 Stat. 453. Wash., act Mar. 2, 1853, ch. 90, §1, 10 Stat. 172. Colo., act Feb. 28, 1861, ch. 59, §1, 12 Stat. 172. Dak., act Mar. 2, 1861, ch. 86, §1, 12 Stat. 239. Ariz., act Feb. 24, 1863, ch. 56, §1, 12 Stat. 664. Idaho, act Mar. 3, 1863, ch. 117, §1, 12 Stat. 808. Mont., act May 26, 1864, ch. 95, §1, 13 Stat. 85. Wyo., act July 25, 1868, ch. 235, §1, 15 Stat. 178.

Amendments

1983—Pub. L. 98–213 inserted provisions excluding from the term "Territory" the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, or the Northern Mariana Islands.
48 U.S.C. § 1480 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1480: Repealed. Pub. L. 95-584, §1, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2483
Repealed. Pub. L. 95-584, §1, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2483
Status: repealed

Section 1480, R.S. §1890, related to right of religious corporations to hold real estate.

Section 1480a, act Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 397, §26, 24 Stat. 641, related to real estate necessary for use of congregations.

Section 1480b, act Sept. 22, 1950, ch. 986, 64 Stat. 905, related to inapplicability of sections 1480 and 1480a to Alaska.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effect of Repeal

Pub. L. 95–584, §2, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2483, provided that: "This repeal [repealing sections 1480 to 1480b of this title] may not be considered or construed as endorsement, support, or permission for any development on or other use of any land in any territory or possession of the United States; nor shall it be evidence of congressional or other intent to confirm title to any lands in said territories or possessions claimed by any association, corporation, or other entity for religious or charitable purposes."
48 U.S.C. § 1594 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 12: 1954 / Subchapter IV: EXECUTIVE BRANCH / Section 1594: Repealed. Pub. L. 90-496, §6, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 839
Repealed. Pub. L. 90-496, §6, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 839
Status: repealed

Section, act July 22, 1954, ch. 558, §13, 68 Stat. 503, authorized the Governor to appoint an administrative assistant to reside in St. Croix and an administrative assistant to reside in St. John.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Pub. L. 90–496, §6, Aug. 23, 1968, 82 Stat. 839, provided in part that the repeal of this section is effective on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 90–496, which was approved Aug. 23, 1968.
48 U.S.C. § 1494 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 10: TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE / Section 1494: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of sections 1494 to 1494c of this title are to improve enforcement of drug laws and enhance interdiction of illicit drug shipments in the Caribbean and Pacific territories and commonwealths of the United States and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (or successor governments) and to assist public and private sector drug abuse and other substance prevention and treatment programs in United States associated insular areas.

(Pub. L. 99–570, title V, §5002, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–154; Pub. L. 100–690, title IX, §9308, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4538.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1988—Pub. L. 100–690 inserted "and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (or successor governments)" after "commonwealths of the United States", "and other substance" before "prevention", and "associated" before "insular areas.".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title of 1988 Amendment

Pub. L. 100–690, title IX, §9301(a), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4535, provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle D (§§9301–9310) of title IX of Pub. L. 100–690, enacting section 1494c of this title and amending this section and sections 1494a and 1494b of this title and section 10603 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the 'Insular Areas Drug Abuse Amendments of 1988'."

Short Title

Pub. L. 99–570, title V, §5001, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–154, provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle A (§§5001–5004) of title V of Pub. L. 99–570, enacting this section and sections 1494a and 1494b of this title] may be cited as the 'United States Insular Areas Drug Abuse Act of 1986'."

Executive Documents

Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1732 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 16: DELEGATES TO CONGRESS / Subchapter II: AMERICAN SAMOA / Section 1732: Election of delegates
Election of delegates
Status: in_force

(a) In general; plurality vote; vacancy

The Delegate shall be elected by the people qualified to vote for the popularly elected officials of the Territory of American Samoa at the general Federal election of 1980, and thereafter at such general election every second year thereafter. The Delegate shall be elected at large, by separate ballot, and by a plurality of the votes cast for the office of Delegate. In case of a permanent vacancy in the office of Delegate, by reason of death, resignation, or permanent disability, the office of Delegate shall remain vacant until a successor shall have been elected and qualified.

(b) Commencement of term

The term of the Delegate shall commence on the third day of January following the date of the election.

(c) Establishment of primary elections

The legislature of American Samoa may, but is not required to, provide for primary elections for the election of Delegate.

(d) Effect of establishment of primary elections

Notwithstanding subsection (a), if the legislature of American Samoa provides for primary elections for the election of Delegate, the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of votes cast in any subsequent general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.

(Pub. L. 95–556, §2, Oct. 31, 1978, 92 Stat. 2078; Pub. L. 108–376, §2, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2200.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2004—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–376, §2(1), substituted "plurality of the votes cast" for "majority of the votes cast" and struck out "If no candidate receives such majority, on the fourteenth day following such election a runoff election shall be held between the candidates receiving the highest and the second highest number of votes cast for the office of Delegate." before "In case of".

Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 108–376, §2(2), added subsecs. (c) and (d).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2004 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–376, §3, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2201, provided that: "The amendments made by paragraph (1) of section 2 [amending subsec. (a) of this section] shall take effect on January 1, 2006. The amendment made by paragraph (2) of section 2 [adding subsecs. (c) and (d) of this section] shall take effect on January 1, 2005."

Findings

Pub. L. 108–376, §1, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2200, provided that: "Congress finds the following:

"(1) It is in the national interest that qualifying members of the Armed Forces on active duty and other overseas voters be allowed to vote in Federal elections.

"(2) Since 1980, when the first election for the Congressional Delegate from American Samoa was held, general elections have been held in the first week of November in even-numbered years and runoff elections have been held 2 weeks later.

"(3) This practice of holding a run-off election 2 weeks after a general election deprives members of the Armed Forces on active duty and other overseas voters of the opportunity to participate in the Federal election process in American Samoa.

"(4) Prior to and since September 11, 2001, and due to limited air service, mail delays, and other considerations, it has been and remains impossible for absentee ballots to be prepared and returned within a 2-week period.

"(5) American Samoa law requiring members of the Armed Forces on active duty and other overseas voters to register in person also prevents participation in the Federal election process and is contrary to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act [52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.].

"(6) Given that 49 states elect their Representatives to the United States House of Representatives by plurality, it is in the national interest for American Samoa to do the same until such time as the American Samoa Legislature establishes primary elections and declares null and void the local practice of requiring members of the Armed Forces on active duty and other overseas voters to register in person which is contrary to the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act."
48 U.S.C. § 2150 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 20: PUERTO RICO OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY / Subchapter II: RESPONSIBILITIES OF OVERSIGHT BOARD / Section 2150: No full faith and credit of the United States
No full faith and credit of the United States
Status: in_force

(a) In general

The full faith and credit of the United States is not pledged for the payment of any principal of or interest on any bond, note, or other obligation issued by a covered territory or covered territorial instrumentality. The United States is not responsible or liable for the payment of any principal of or interest on any bond, note, or other obligation issued by a covered territory or covered territorial instrumentality.

(b) Subject to appropriations

Any claim to which the United States is determined to be liable under this chapter shall be subject to appropriations.

(c) Funding

No Federal funds shall be authorized by this chapter for the payment of any liability of the territory or territorial instrumentality.

(Pub. L. 114–187, title II, §210, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 576.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (b) and (c), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 114–187, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 549, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and also as PROMESA, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 1425b (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 8A: GUAM / Subchapter V: PUBLIC HOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL / Section 1425b: Issuance of notes, bonds, and obligations
Issuance of notes, bonds, and obligations
Status: in_force

The Legislature of Guam may by law authorize such authority, any provision of the Organic Act of Guam [48 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.], or any other Act of Congress to the contrary notwithstanding, to borrow money and to issue notes, bonds, and other obligations of such character and maturity, with such security, and in such manner as the legislature may provide. Such notes, bonds, and other obligations shall not be a debt of the United States, or of Guam other than such authority, nor constitute a debt, indebtedness, or the borrowing of money within the meaning of any limitation or restriction on the issuance of notes, bonds, or other obligations contained in any laws of the United States applicable to Guam or to any agency thereof.

(Pub. L. 88–171, §2, Nov. 4, 1963, 77 Stat. 304.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Organic Act of Guam, referred to in text, is act Aug. 1, 1950, ch. 512, 64 Stat. 384, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1421 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was not enacted as part of the Organic Act of Guam which comprises this chapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1685 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 14: TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS / Section 1685: Transfer of property or money for administration of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Transfer of property or money for administration of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Status: in_force

After June 30, 1952, transfers to the Department of the Interior pursuant to chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41 of equipment, material and supplies, excess to the needs of Federal agencies may be made at the request of the Secretary of the Interior without reimbursement or transfer of funds when required by the Interior Department for operations conducted in the administration of the Territories and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

(July 9, 1952, ch. 597, title I, §108, 66 Stat. 460.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was formerly classified to section 1438 of this title.

In text, "chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41" substituted for "the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949" on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, §5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, which Act enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and Pub. L. 111–350, §6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.
48 U.S.C. § 76 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 2: ALASKA / Section 76: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Sections 76 to 92, relating to Territory of Alaska, were omitted in view of admission of Alaska into the Union.

Section 76, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §8, 37 Stat. 514, specified enacting clause of all laws, and provided that no law shall embrace more than one subject.

Section 77, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §9, 37 Stat. 514; Apr. 13, 1934, ch. 119, §2, 48 Stat. 583; June 3, 1948, ch. 396, 62 Stat. 302, detailed general legislative power and limitation.

Section 78, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §9, 37 Stat. 514; June 3, 1948, ch. 396, 62 Stat. 302, required all taxes to be uniform.

Section 79, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §9, 37 Stat. 514; June 3, 1948, ch. 396, 62 Stat. 302, limited amount of taxes for Territorial purposes.

Section 80, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §3, 37 Stat. 512, prohibited legislature from passing laws depriving judges, officers, etc. of district court of authority or jurisdiction.

Section 81, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §10, 37 Stat. 515, related to rules of legislature, quorum and majority.

Section 82, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §11, 37 Stat. 516, prohibited members of legislature from holding other office.

Section 83, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §11, 37 Stat. 516, prohibited persons holding appointment under the United States from being members of legislature or holding other Territorial office.

Section 84, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §12, 37 Stat. 516, specified exemptions and privileges of members of legislature.

Section 85, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §13, 37 Stat. 516, described manner of passage of laws.

Section 86, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §14, 37 Stat. 516, related to veto power of governor.

Section 87, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §15, 37 Stat. 516; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, §3, 56 Stat. 1018, provided for legislative expenses.

Section 88, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §16, 37 Stat. 517, directed transmission of copies of law to the President and Secretary of State.

Section 89, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §16, 37 Stat. 517, required legislature to make provision for printing of laws and distribution in Territory.

Section 90, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, §20, 37 Stat. 518, required all Territorial laws to be submitted to Congress.

Section 91, act Aug. 29, 1914, ch. 292, 38 Stat. 710, related to powers of courts and legislature.

Section 92, act Feb. 18, 1929, ch. 260, 45 Stat. 1228, directed all appropriations by legislature to be in conformity with sections 23, 24, 67 to 73, and 74 to 90 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1373 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 6: CANAL ZONE / Section 1373: Omitted
Omitted
Status: omitted

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 1373, acts May 29, 1944, ch. 214, §1, 58 Stat. 257; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(1), (2), 64 Stat. 1038, related to recognition of personnel engaged in construction of the canal.

Section 1373a, acts May 29, 1944, ch. 214, §2, 58 Stat. 258; Aug. 7, 1946, ch. 774, 60 Stat. 873; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(1), (2), 64 Stat. 1038, related to annuity privilege of personnel described in section 1373 of this title.

Section 1373b, act May 29, 1944, ch. 214, §3, 58 Stat. 258, related to payment of annuities of personnel described in section 1373 of this title.

Section 1373c, act May 29, 1944, ch. 214, §4, 58 Stat. 258, related to duration of annuities of personnel described in section 1373 of this title.

Section 1373d, acts May 29, 1944, ch. 214, §5, 58 Stat. 259; June 19, 1948, ch. 527, §1, 62 Stat. 497; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(1), (2), 64 Stat. 1038, related to election between annuity or other compensation of personnel described in section 1373 of this title.

Section 1373e, act May 29, 1944, ch. 214, §6, 58 Stat. 259, related to administrative provisions for carrying out sections 1373 to 1373g of this title.

Section 1373f, act May 29, 1944, ch. 214, §7, 58 Stat. 259, related to exemption from execution, lien, or other legal process of moneys or annuities under sections 1373 to 1373g of this title.

Section 1373g, act May 29, 1944, ch. 214, §8, 58 Stat. 269, related to annual estimates of annuity appropriations under sections 1373 to 1373g of this title.

Section 1374, acts July 24, 1947, ch. 308, §1, 61 Stat. 415; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1949, §2(a)(2), 64 Stat. 1038, related to retirement of certain Panama Canal Railroad Company employees.

Section 1374a, acts July 24, 1947, ch. 308, §2, 61 Stat. 415; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(2), 64 Stat. 1038, related to transfer of pension fund assets of Panama Canal Railroad Company.

Section 1374b, acts July 24, 1947, ch. 308, §3, 61 Stat. 416; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(2), 64 Stat. 1038, related to Panama Canal Railroad Company employees' accounts in civil service fund.

Section 1374c, acts July 24, 1947, ch. 308, §4, 61 Stat. 416; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(2), 64 Stat. 1038, related to redeposit of Panama Canal Railroad Company contribution funds.

Section 1374d, acts July 24, 1947, ch. 308, §5, 61 Stat. 416; Sept. 26, 1950, ch. 1049, §2(a)(2), 64 Stat. 1038, related to certain Panama Canal Railroad Company employee annuities.
48 U.S.C. § 824 (2024) — Title 48: TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS / Chapter 4: PUERTO RICO / Subchapter III: THE LEGISLATURE / Section 824: Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Repealed. July 3, 1950, ch. 446, §5(2), 64 Stat. 320
Status: repealed

Section 824, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 961, related to passage of bills and their alterations or amendments.

Section 825, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 960, related to reference of bills to committees, signature by governor, and approval by President.

Section 826, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 961; May 29, 1928, ch. 901, §1(128), 45 Stat. 996; Feb. 28, 1929, ch. 364, §§1, 2, 45 Stat. 1348; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, required laws enacted by Legislature of Puerto Rico to be reported to Congress.

Section 827, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 961, related to time of taking effect of laws and to introduction of a bill.

Section 828, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 961, related to house journals.

Section 829, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 961, required sessions of each house and committees to be open.

Section 830, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 961, related to adjournment.

Section 831, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962, required presiding officer to sign bills and resolutions.

Section 832, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962, provided that bills, with the exception of appropriation bills, were to contain one subject.

Section 833, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962, provided that revenue bills were to originate in house of representatives.

Section 834, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962, related to appropriation bills for executive, legislative and judicial departments.

Section 835, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962, related to revival or amendment of laws.

Section 836, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962, required legislature to prescribe number, duties and compensation of officers and employees.

Section 837, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962, prohibited bills giving extra compensation for services rendered.

Section 838, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962; June 24, 1948, ch. 610, §3, 62 Stat. 580 prohibited laws relating to extension of term of office of officials, double jobs and salary of senators or representatives during term of office.

Section 839, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962, related to presentation of orders, resolutions, etc., to Governor.

Section 840, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 960, required Governor to submit a financial budget at opening of each regular session of the legislature.

Section 841, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, provided for order of payment of appropriations, where revenue insufficient to meet appropriations, and limited appropriations under certain conditions.

Section 842, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §23, 39 Stat. 958; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, required Governor to transmit copies of laws to executive department of United States.

Section 843, acts Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962; May 17, 1932, ch. 190, 47 Stat. 158, related to definition and punishment of the offense of corrupt solicitation.

Section 844, act Mar. 2, 1917, ch. 145, §34, 39 Stat. 962, related to punishment for offense of influencing officials by bribery.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal of sections 824 to 844 effective July 25, 1952, see note set out under section 732 of this title.