Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 18, 2022Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 9350
To restore 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 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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 18, 2022)
This bill repeals the statute that prevents the people of American Samoa from approving amendments or modifications to the constitution of that territory.
What just happenedNov 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large](R-AS)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseNov 18, 2022
- Nov 18, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Nov 18, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 18, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House