HR 9460 · 94th Congress · Territories (U.S.)
An Act to provide for the establishment of constitutions for the Virgin Islands and Guam.
Bill Progress
1
Introduced✓
Committee✓
House Vote4
Senate✓
EnactedLatest: Public law 94-584.(1976-10-21)
Plain Language Summary
[AI summary unavailable — showing source text]
Authorizes the people of the Virgin Islands to organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption under the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Legislature of the Virgin Islands to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the people of the Virgin Islands. Requires that such constitution shall include a bill of rights. Provides for eligibility for membership at the convention. Establishes voting procedures for the approval or disapproval of such constitution as may be drafted by the convention. Provides that upon taking effect, a constitution drafted and approved under this Act shall supersede such provisions of the Organic Act of the Virgin Islands as may be inconsistent with such constitution.…
Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only
Cosponsors (20)
14 Democrats6 Republicans