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HOUSE 6062118th CongressBecame Public Law No: 118-232.

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.

Last Action
1/4/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-04Became Public Law No: 118-232.
  • 2025-01-04Became Public Law No: 118-232.
  • 2025-01-04Signed by President.
  • 2025-01-04Signed by President.
  • 2024-12-27Presented to President.
  • 2024-12-27Presented to President.
  • 2024-12-19Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2024-12-18Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7165)
  • 2024-12-18Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2024-11-21Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.
  • 2024-11-21Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
  • 2024-11-21Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
  • 2024-11-19Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • 2024-09-11Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-405.
  • 2024-07-09Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Showing 15 of 20 actions. Full history on Congress.gov.

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-04 (49)

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.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Gregorio Sablan (D-MP)
  • James Moylan (R-GU)

Subjects

  • American Samoa
  • Congressional oversight
  • U.S. territories and protectorates

Became law: Pub. L. 118-232

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