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.
118-HR-6062118th CongressIntroduced Oct 25, 2023Public Lands and Natural Resources
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Became Public Law No: 118-232.
Sponsor
Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large](R-AS)2 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Subjects
American SamoaCongressional oversightU.S. territories and protectorates
Actions (30)
Became Public Law No: 118-232.
Jan 4, 2025Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 118-232.
Jan 4, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jan 4, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jan 4, 2025Library of Congress
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2024House floor actions
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2024Library of Congress
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2024Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7165)
Dec 18, 2024Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2024Library of Congress
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.
Nov 21, 2024Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 21, 2024Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 21, 2024Library of Congress
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 19, 2024Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-405.
Sep 11, 2024Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 9, 2024Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 8, 2024House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4468)
Jul 8, 2024House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4468)
Jul 8, 2024Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6062.
Jul 8, 2024House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4467-4468)
Jul 8, 2024House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 8, 2024House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 466.
Jun 27, 2024House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-564.
Jun 27, 2024House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-564.
Jun 27, 2024Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 7, 2024House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 7, 2024House committee actions
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
May 7, 2024House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 18, 2024House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Jan 17, 2024House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 25, 2023House floor actions