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H.R. 757 105th Congress House

American Samoa Development Act of 1997

Official title: To develop the economy of American Samoa.

Introduced: February 13, 1997 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics American SamoaCongressCongressional reporting requirementsEconomic development
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 20, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Mar 20, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-38.
Mar 12, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 12, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 21, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Feb 13, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb 13, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E284-285)
Feb 13, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 20, 1997

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Samoa Development Act of 1997 - Establishes the Commission on the Economic Future of American Samoa to make recommendations to the President and the Congress on policies and actions for a secure and self-sustaining future for the local economy of American Samoa through 2020, as well as the Federal role in providing that future. Authorizes funding by the Department of the Interior.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 757: American Samoa Development Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-757/
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"H.R. 757: American Samoa Development Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-757/.
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H.R. 757, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-757/.
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