HR 6062 · 118th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

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.

Introduced 2023-10-25· Sponsored by Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 118-232.(2025-01-04)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.)…

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H.R. 6062, an act 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

Jul 30, 2024

As passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 8, 2024

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican