Title 48 — Territories and Insular PossessionsRelease 119-73
§1423d Oath of office
Title 48 › Chapter CHAPTER 8A— - GUAM › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - THE LEGISLATURE › § 1423d
Summary
Every lawmaker and every government officer in Guam must swear or affirm, in front of Almighty God, that they will uphold the U.S. Constitution, follow U.S. laws that apply to Guam, and obey Guam’s laws. They must also promise to do their official duties carefully, honestly, and fairly.
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Title 48, §1423d
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Every member of the legislature and all officers of the government of Guam shall take the following oath or affirmation: “I solemnly swear (or affirm) in the presence of Almighty God that I will well and faithfully support the Constitution of the United States, the laws of the United States applicable to Guam and the laws of Guam, and that I will conscientiously and impartially discharge my duties as a member of the Guam Legislature (or as an officer of the government of Guam).”
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48 U.S.C. § 1423d
Title 48 — Territories and Insular Possessions
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73