S 256
113th Congress
Senate
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Land transfers
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Northern Mariana Islands
Oil and gas
U.S. territories and protectorates
A bill to amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
Everywhere this bill has been
21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 18, 2013
Became Public Law No: 113-34.
Sep 18, 2013
Signed by President.
Sep 12, 2013
Presented to President.
Sep 10, 2013
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR H5453)
Sep 10, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5458-5459)
Sep 10, 2013
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.
Sep 10, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 256.
Sep 10, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5453-5454)
Sep 10, 2013
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Aug 2, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 2, 2013
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 2, 2013
Received in the House.
Aug 1, 2013
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257; text of measure as reported in House: CR S6258; text as passed Senate: CR S6257)
Aug 1, 2013
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6257; text of measure as reported in House: CR S6258; text as passed Senate: CR S6257)
Jun 27, 2013
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
Jun 27, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-55.
May 16, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Apr 25, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-28.
Feb 7, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S525)
Feb 7, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S524-525)
Feb 7, 2013
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2013 | House · vote #454 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 415–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Conveys to the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) submerged lands surrounding such Islands and extending three geographical miles outward from their coastlines.
Includes the CNMI among the islands where the President may establish naval defensive sea areas and airspace reservations when necessary for national defense.
Amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act to provide for no CNMI minimum wage increases in 2013 and 2015.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 113-34.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
6 versions
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- Introduced in Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF United States Legislative Markup
- Referred in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Reported to Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Cosponsors
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 256: A bill to amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-256/
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