A joint resolution to provide for the reconsideration and revision of the proposed constitution of the United States Virgin Islands to correct provisions inconsistent with the Constitution and Federal law.

S.J.Res. 33 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 17, 2010, sponsored by Jeff Bingaman with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 17, 2010
Co-sponsors: 1
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Public law: Public Law 111-194

What it does

Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress: (1) recognizes the commitment and efforts of the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands to develop a proposed constitution; and (2) urges the Fifth Constitutional Convention of the U.S. Virgin Islands to reconvene to reconsider and revise the proposed constitution in response to the views of the executive branch of the federal government.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 17, 2010
Passed the SenateJun 17, 2010
Passed the HouseJun 29, 2010
Sent to the PresidentJun 30, 2010
Became lawJun 30, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-194. (Jun 30, 2010)

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