S. 256 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
A bill to amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
S. 256 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2013, sponsored by Ron Wyden with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 113-34
What it does
Conveys to the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) submerged lands surrounding such Islands and extending three geographical miles outward from their coastlines. Includes the CNMI among the islands where the President may establish naval defensive sea areas and airspace reservations when necessary for national defense.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Wyden (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2013
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2013
- Passed the HouseSep 10, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentSep 12, 2013
- Became lawSep 18, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-34. (Sep 18, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 10, 2013 · Passed415–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
More
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