H.R. 6062 · 118th Congress · House

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.

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 118-232.
Introduced
Oct 25, 23
Passed House
Jul 8, 24
Passed Senate
Dec 18, 24
Sent to President
Dec 27, 24
Signed into Law
Jan 4, 25

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

07Jun 27, 2024

This bill 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.)

00Oct 25, 2023

This bill 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.)

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 04, 2025BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. JAN 04, 2025President

    Signed by President.

  3. JAN 04, 2025BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 118-232.

    118Yea
    232Nay
    0NV
  4. JAN 04, 2025President

    Became Public Law No: 118-232.

    118Yea
    232Nay
    0NV
  5. DEC 27, 2024President

    Presented to President.

  6. DEC 27, 2024Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. DEC 19, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. DEC 18, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. DEC 18, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent

    (consideration: CR S7165)

  10. NOV 21, 2024Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

    Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.

  11. NOV 21, 2024Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

    Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.

  12. NOV 21, 2024Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.

  13. NOV 19, 2024Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

    Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  14. SEP 11, 2024Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power

    Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-405.

    118Yea
    405Nay
    0NV
  15. JUL 09, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  16. JUL 08, 2024Floor

    Mr

    Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  17. JUL 08, 2024Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H4467-4468)

    4467Yea
    4468Nay
    0NV
  18. JUL 08, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6062.

  19. JUL 08, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4468)

  20. JUL 08, 2024Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4468)

  21. JUL 08, 2024Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  22. JUN 27, 2024Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-564.

    118Yea
    564Nay
    0NV
  23. JUN 27, 2024Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-564.

    118Yea
    564Nay
    0NV
  24. JUN 27, 2024Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 466.

  25. MAY 07, 2024Committee

    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged

  26. MAY 07, 2024Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  27. MAY 07, 2024Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  28. JAN 18, 2024Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  29. JAN 17, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

  30. OCT 25, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  31. OCT 25, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  32. OCT 25, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Committees

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Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Nov 21, 2024

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Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Nov 19, 2024

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Water and Power Subcommittee

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Referred: Sep 11, 2024

Active

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Jul 9, 2024

Active

Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Jun 27, 2024

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: May 7, 2024

Active

Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: May 7, 2024

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Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee

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Referred: Jan 18, 2024

Active

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee

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Referred: Jan 17, 2024

Active

Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Oct 25, 2023

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