To restore 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 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.
117-HR-9350117th CongressIntroduced Nov 18, 2022Government Operations and Politics
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large](R-AS)Summary
This bill repeals the statute that prevents the people of American Samoa from approving amendments or modifications to the constitution of that territory.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 18, 2022House floor actions
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2022Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2022Library of Congress