H.R. 6062 became law 437 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 38 words.
This act repeals the statute that prevents the people of American Samoa from approving amendments or modifications to the constitution of that territory. Under that statute, an act of Congress is required for such an amendment or modification.
- Committees
- House Natural Resources Committee
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources: 136 of 3,779 bills became law, 113th–118th (3.6%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 42 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 7, from enrolled bill to public law · 382 words
- Subjects
- American SamoaCongressional oversightU.S. territories and protectorates
- Latest action
- Jan 4, 2025: Became Public Law No: 118-232.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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