Bill113th CongressSigned into Law

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.

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Introduced
Feb 7, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest Action
Sep 18, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Democrat·OR
Bioguide ID: W000779
First Name: Ron
Last Name: Wyden
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Cosponsors
3
Committees
27
Actions
0
Amendments
3
Related Bills
5
Subjects
5
Summaries
2
Titles
6
Text Versions
Law Details
Law Type
Public Law
Law Number
113-34

Bill Details

Update Date
Mar 22, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
256
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 7, 2013
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Is Law
Yes
Sep 18, 2013President

Became Public Law No: 113-34.

Source: House floor actions

Sep 18, 2013BecameLaw36000

Became Public Law No: 113-34.

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Sep 18, 2013President

Signed by President.

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Sep 18, 2013BecameLaw36000

Signed by President.

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Sep 12, 2013Floor

Presented to President.

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Sep 12, 2013President28000

Presented to President.

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Sep 10, 2013FloorH37300

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)

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Sep 10, 2013Floor8000

Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

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Sep 10, 2013FloorH30000

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5458-5459)

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Sep 10, 2013FloorH37220

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.

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Sep 10, 2013FloorH8D000

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 256.

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Sep 10, 2013FloorH30000

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5453-5454)

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Sep 10, 2013FloorH30300

Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Source: House floor actions

Aug 2, 2013IntroReferralH11100

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.

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Aug 2, 2013IntroReferralH11100

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.

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Aug 2, 2013Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Aug 2, 2013FloorH14000

Received in the House.

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Aug 1, 2013Floor

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)

Source: Senate

Aug 1, 2013Floor17000

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)

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Jun 27, 2013Calendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.

Source: Senate

Jun 27, 2013Committee

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-55.

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Jun 27, 2013Committee14000

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-55.

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May 16, 2013Committee

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Source: Senate

Apr 25, 2013Committee

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-28.

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Feb 7, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S525)

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Feb 7, 2013IntroReferralB00100

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S524-525)

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Feb 7, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

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Introduced in Senate· Feb 7, 20130

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.

Includes the Northern Mariana Islands among the islands where the President may establish naval defensive sea areas and airspace reservations when necessary for national defense.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)· Jun 27, 20131

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.

Passed Senate amended· Aug 1, 201335

(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.

Passed House without amendment· Sep 10, 201381

(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.

Public Law· Sep 18, 201349

(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.

Education and the Workforce Committee

House· Standing

Natural Resources Committee

House· Standing

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Senate· Standing
Land transfersMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNorthern Mariana IslandsOil and gasU.S. territories and protectorates

Enrolled Bill

Referred in House

Aug 2, 2013

Engrossed in Senate

Aug 1, 2013

Reported to Senate

Jun 27, 2013

Introduced in Senate

Feb 7, 2013

Public Law

Sep 19, 2013

A bill to amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing … — Informed