US HB6062 | 2023-2024 | 118th Congress

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Passed on January 4 2025 - 100% progression
Action: 2025-01-04 - Signed by President.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

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Title

To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

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History

DateChamberAction
2025-01-04HouseSigned by President.
2024-12-27HousePresented to President.
2024-12-19SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2024-12-18SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7165)
2024-11-21SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.
2024-11-21SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
2024-11-19SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2024-09-11SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
2024-07-09SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2024-07-08HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2024-07-08HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4468)
2024-07-08HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6062.
2024-07-08HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4467-4468)
2024-07-08HouseMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2024-06-27HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 466.
2024-06-27HouseReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-564.
2024-05-07HouseOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2024-05-07HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2024-05-07HouseSubcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
2024-01-18HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held
2024-01-17HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
2023-10-25HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2023-10-25HouseIntroduced in House

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