H.R. 6062 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
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.
H.R. 6062 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Oct 25, 2023, sponsored by Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 25, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 118-232
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 25, 2023
- Passed the HouseJul 8, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2024
- Became lawJan 4, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-232. (Jan 4, 2025)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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