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H.R. 6062 118th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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.

Introduced: January 16, 2024 Introduced by: Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen Republican · American Samoa See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources American SamoaCongressional oversightU.S. territories and protectorates
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 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 4, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-232.
Jan 4, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 19, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7165)
Dec 18, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 21, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.
Nov 19, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 11, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-405.
Jul 9, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 8, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 8, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4468)
Jul 8, 2024
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, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6062.
Jul 8, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4467-4468)
Jul 8, 2024
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 27, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-564.
Jun 27, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 466.
May 7, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 7, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 7, 2024
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Jan 18, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Oct 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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 Latest action January 4, 2025

Became Public Law No: 118-232.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
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Moylan, James C.
Guam · Jan 16, 2024
Sablan, Gregorio
· Nov 7, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6062: 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.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6062/
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"H.R. 6062: 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.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6062/.
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H.R. 6062, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6062/.
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[H.R. 6062: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6062/)
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