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H.R. 6062 · 118th CongressPublic Law 118-232Public Lands and Natural Resources

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.

Sponsored by Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman R-AS · 2 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican
IntroducedOct 25, 2023
ReportedMay 7, 2024
Passed one chamberJul 8, 2024
Passed bothDec 18, 2024
LawJan 4, 2025
What it changes · CRS summary

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.

Context
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
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0

The bill status record lists no related bills.

Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]