Territorial Representation in the Senate Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 19, 2019)
Territorial Representation in the Senate Act
This bill requires that each U.S. territory (American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) be represented in Congress by a nonvoting delegate to the Senate who shall be elected by the people qualified to vote for officials of the territory.
Further, the bill establishes qualifications for the office of delegate, authorizes the government of the territory to determine the election procedure, and provides that each delegate shall receive the same compensation, privileges, and immunities as any other member of the Senate.
What just happenedDec 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 19, 2019
- Dec 19, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Dec 19, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 19, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House