S. 2009 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Insular Areas Act of 2011
S. 2009 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Dec 16, 2011, sponsored by Jeff Bingaman with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 16, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 112-149
What it does
Insular Areas Act of 2011 - Amends the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE), beginning on January 1, 2012, to periodically conduct (not less frequently than every four years): (1) a visual study of the concrete exterior of the Cactus Crater containment structure on Runit Island, and (2) a radiochemical analysis of the groundwater surrounding and in such structure.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 16, 2011
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2011
- Passed the HouseJul 17, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2012
- Became lawJul 26, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-149. (Jul 26, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 17, 2012 · Passed378–11
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Insular Areas Act of 2011House · Jul 17, 2012
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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