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H.R. 670 112th Congress House

To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and…

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Official title: To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands.

Introduced: February 11, 2011 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Land transfersMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsU.S. territories and protectorates
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It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) 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 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 4, 2011
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 3, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
Oct 3, 2011
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6480-6481)
Oct 3, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 3, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 744). (text: CR H6480)
Oct 3, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6487)
Oct 3, 2011
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 3, 2011
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 20, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
Jul 20, 2011
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-162.
Jun 15, 2011
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 15, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2011
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.
May 12, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 16, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Feb 11, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 11, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 3, 2011 House · vote #744 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 397–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 4, 2011

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Conveys to the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands submerged lands surrounding such Islands and extending three geographical miles outward from their coastlines.

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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 3
BACA, JOE
· Feb 11, 2011
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Feb 11, 2011
Boren, Dan
· Feb 11, 2011
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Feb 11, 2011
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Feb 11, 2011
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Feb 11, 2011
GUTIERREZ, LUIS
· Feb 11, 2011
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Feb 11, 2011
Pierluisi, Pedro
· Feb 11, 2011
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Feb 11, 2011
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 670: To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-670/
MLA
"H.R. 670: To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-670/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 670, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-670/.
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[H.R. 670: To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-670/)
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