H.R. 6062 · 118th Congress
To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution…
Full 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.
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- House Introduced Oct 25, 2023
- House Passed Jul 8, 2024
- Senate Passed Dec 18, 2024
- President To the President Dec 27, 2024
- President Signed Jan 4, 2025
- Law Jan 4, 2025
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Jan 4, 2025
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
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.
Latest action (Jan 4, 2025): Became Public Law No: 118-232.
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 25, 2023
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- House Introduced Oct 25, 2023
- House Passed Jul 8, 2024
- Senate Passed Dec 18, 2024
- President To the President Dec 27, 2024
- President Signed Jan 4, 2025
- Law Jan 4, 2025
No recorded floor vote found.