HR 5343 · 94th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend section 2 of the act of June 30, 1954, providing for the continuance of civilian government for the trust territory of the Pacific Islands.

Introduced 1975-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1975-03-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Revises the provisions of Federal law providing for the continuance of civil government for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands by authorizing to be appropriated $75,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; $80,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $15,100,000 for fiscal year 1976; $80,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Requires such amounts to be adjusted to offset changes in the purchasing power of the United States dollar. Provides an amount, not to exceed $10,000,000, for each such fiscal year to offset reductions in Federal grant-in-aid programs or other funds made available to the Trust Territory by other Federal agencies. Authorizes to be appropriated $1,500,000 to aid in the transition of the Mariana Islands District to commonwealth status.…

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