
Eni F. H. Faleomavaega
Democrat · American Samoa · House of Representatives
37 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (165)
HR 5329 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 relating to wage order determinations in American Samoa.
Introduced 1990-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4078 — Pacific Island Gifted and Talented Program Act of 1989
Introduced 1990-02-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 3981 — To include the Territory of American Samoa in the Supplemental Security Income program.
Introduced 1990-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 3596 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the long-term water supply needs of the insular areas.
Introduced 1989-11-07 · Provisions Included In S.2362.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3438 — To make certain improvements with respect to judicial proceedings relating to American Samoa, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-10-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHJRES 577 — To authorize and request the President to proclaim the month of November 1990, and thereafter as "Native American Indian Heritage Month".
Introduced 1990-05-24 · Became Public Law No: 101-343.
Native AmericansHCONRES 380 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of the Province of Punjab in India should be given the opportunity to determine its political status.
Introduced 1990-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
International AffairsHCONRES 214 — In support of regional efforts to end driftnet fishing in the South Pacific.
Introduced 1989-10-19 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 5562 — To restore and extend Federal recognition to the Catawba Nation.
Introduced 1992-07-07 · Committee Hearings Held.
Native AmericansHR 4753 — To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to eliminate the requirement that central station service be unavailable in the case of rural electrification loans.
Introduced 1992-04-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, and Rural Development.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4592 — Native American Programs Amendments of 1992
Introduced 1992-03-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Native AmericansHR 4290 — To amend section 325 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that residence within the outlying possessions of the United States shall be counted as residence within a State or district of Service for purposes of the residency requirement for naturalization.
Introduced 1992-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
ImmigrationHR 4289 — To amend the Agricultural Act of 1949 to make American Samoa eligible for emergency livestock feed assistance.
Introduced 1992-02-24 · Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3351 — American Samoa Study Commission Act
Introduced 1991-09-17 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Interior.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3127 — Native American University Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-07-31 · Committee Hearings Held.
EducationHR 2973 — Native American University Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 2228 — To include the Territory of American Samoa in the program of aid to the aged, blind, or disabled.
Introduced 1991-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 1996 — To provide for the election of four American Indian Delegates to the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1991-04-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
CongressHR 1690 — Native American University Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 855 — To include the Territory of American Samoa in the Supplemental Security Income Program.
Introduced 1991-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHJRES 342 — To authorize and request the President to proclaim the year 1992 as the "Year of the American Indian".
Introduced 1991-10-03 · For Further Action See S.J.Res.217.
Native AmericansHJRES 182 — To authorize and request the President to proclaim the month of November 1991, and thereafter as "National American Indian Heritage Month".
Introduced 1991-03-07 · For Further Action See S.J.Res.172.
Native AmericansHCONRES 243 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should recognize the concerns of the people of the South Pacific and call upon the Government of France to cease all nuclear testing at Moruroa and Fangataufa Atolls.
Introduced 1991-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
International AffairsHR 2934 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands shall be covered under the minimum wage provisions of the Act on the same basis as American Samoa.
Introduced 1993-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2702 — District of Columbia Stadium Act of 1957 Amendments of 1993
Introduced 1993-07-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2549 — To establish administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups.
Introduced 1993-06-29 · For Further Action See H.R.4462.
Native AmericansHR 187 — American Samoa Study Commission Act
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 185 — To amend the Agricultural Act of 1949 to make American Samoa eligible for emergency livestock feed assistance.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock.
Agriculture and FoodHR 188 — To include the Territory of American Samoa in the program of aid to the aged, blind, or disabled.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 189 — To include the Territory of American Samoa in the Supplemental Security Income Program.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 186 — To amend section 325 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that residence within the outlying possessions of the United States shall be counted as residence within a State or district of Service for purposes of the residency requirement for naturalization.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
ImmigrationHR 184 — To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to eliminate the requirement that central station service be unavailable in the case of rural electrification loans.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.
Agriculture and FoodHJRES 271 — Designating November of each year as "National American Indian Heritage Month".
Introduced 1993-09-30 · Became Public Law No: 103-462.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHCONRES 215 — Honoring James Norman Hall and recognizing his outstanding contributions to the United States and the South Pacific.
Introduced 1994-03-03 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHCONRES 111 — Concerning the establishment of a South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone.
Introduced 1993-06-10 · Ordered to be Reported.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1996-06-20 · Mr. Kolbe raised a point of order against the Faleomavaega amendment (A017). Mr. Kolbe stated that the provisions of the amendment constituted legislation in an appropriations bill because it sought to change existing law. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1995-07-13 · On agreeing to the Faleomavaega amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3761 — To clarify the rules of origin for textile and apparel products from American Samoa.
Introduced 1996-07-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3739 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide, without subsidy, for enhanced essential air service to remote insular areas.
Introduced 1996-06-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3721 — Omnibus Territories Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-06-26 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3327 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that United States nationals should be eligible for advanced training in, and for financial assistance as members of, the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
Introduced 1996-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2623 — To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to make the provisions and benefits of Indian self-determination contracts applicable to Indian self-governance compacts.
Introduced 1995-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
Native AmericansHR 2624 — American Samoa Study Commission Act
Introduced 1995-11-13 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2591 — Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-11-07 · Committee Withdrew Measure by Unanimous Consent.
Native AmericansHR 1800 — To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act to American Samoa and Guam.
Introduced 1995-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1306 — American Samoa Economic Development Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-03-23 · See H.R.1332.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1060 — To include the Territory of American Samoa in the Supplemental Security Income Program.
Introduced 1995-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 1059 — To require the Secretary of Agriculture to extend a nutrition assistance program to American Samoa, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 671 — Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1995
Introduced 1995-01-25 · For Further Action See H.R.2591.
Native AmericansHCONRES 80 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should recognize the concerns of the peoples of Oceania and call upon the Government of France to cease all nuclear testing at the Moruroa and Fangataufa atolls.
Introduced 1995-06-30 · Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
International AffairsHR 3836 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the right of nationals of the United States to make contributions in connection with an election to political office.
Introduced 1998-05-12 · Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3377 — To clarify the rules of origin for textile and apparel products from American Samoa.
Introduced 1998-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3142 — To amend the Second Morrill Act to provide that funds for the land grant college of American Samoa shall not be subject to annual appropriation by the legislature of American Samoa.
Introduced 1998-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry, Resource Conservation and Research.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2039 — To take into trust for the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma certain land in Oklahoma that was known as the Fort Reno Military Reservation and that was formerly part of the Cheyenne-Arapaho lands, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1997-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Native AmericansHR 1154 — Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1998
Introduced 1997-03-20 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 190 - 208 (Roll No. 481).
Native AmericansHR 904 — To amend the definition of "State" in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to include American Samoa within the meaning of such term.
Introduced 1997-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 905 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that United States nationals should be eligible for advanced training in, and for financial assistance as members of, the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
Introduced 1997-03-03 · See H.R.1119.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 757 — American Samoa Development Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-02-13 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 505 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the importance of diplomatic relations with the Pacific Island nations.
Introduced 1998-07-20 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHCONRES 157 — Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the effects of global warming-induced climate disruption on the Pacific nations that are allies of the United States and the resulting threat to the global interests of the United States.
Introduced 1997-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1999-09-14 · On agreeing to the Faleomavaega amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1999-07-13 · On agreeing to the Faleomavaega amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4010 — National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Amendments of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-16 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce.
AnimalsHR 3133 — Coral Reef Protection Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-10-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3078 — To direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Marine Fisheries Service, to study the practice of shark finning in United States waters of the Central and Western Pacific Ocean and the effects that practice is having on shark populations in the Pacific Ocean.
Introduced 1999-10-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 361 — Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1998
Introduced 1999-01-19 · Committee Hearings Held.
Native AmericansHRES 443 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the centennial of the raising of the United States flag in American Samoa.
Introduced 2000-03-16 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H3540-3541)
CommemorationsHR 4838 — To provide that active duty members of the military be able to fully participate in Federal elections in American Samoa by providing that the office of Delegate from American Samoa to the United States House of Representatives shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast.
Introduced 2002-05-23 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E921)
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4631 — To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide American Samoa with treatment under the Medicaid Program similar to that provided to States.
Introduced 2002-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 4504 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under the Native American Housing Loan Pilot Program to veterans who are married to Native Americans.
Introduced 2002-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3790 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the automatic treatment of amounts paid for services performed in Federal employment by residents of American Samoa.
Introduced 2002-02-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3720 — To require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a tsunami hazard mitigation program for all United States coastal States and insular areas.
Introduced 2002-02-12 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Emergency ManagementHR 3576 — To provide that American Samoa hold a primary election when more than 2 eligible individuals file for candidacy to be elected to the office of Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives, and to provide that active duty members of the military be able to fully pariticipate in Federal elections in American Samoa.
Introduced 2001-12-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3467 — To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit individuals who are nationals of the United States to be hired as airport security screening personnel.
Introduced 2001-12-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2673 — Shark Protection Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1712 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make adjustments to the boundary of the National Park of American Samoa to include certain portions of the islands of Ofu and Olosega within the park, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-05-03 · Became Public Law No: 107-336.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1447 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the right of nationals of the United States to make contributions in connection with an election to political office.
Introduced 2001-04-04 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1448 — To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by the Government of American Samoa.
Introduced 2001-04-04 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
TaxationHR 1175 — Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-03-22 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8389-8390)
Native AmericansHR 1071 — National Sea Grant College Program Authorization Enhancement Act
Introduced 2001-03-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4532 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to allow nationals of the United States to attend military service academies and receive Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships on the condition that the individual naturalize before graduation.
Introduced 2004-06-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3928 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to allow nationals of the United States to attend military service academies and receive Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships on the condition that the individual naturalize before graduation.
Introduced 2004-03-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3065 — To authorize the extension of the supplemental security income program to American Samoa.
Introduced 2003-09-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 2600 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify the requirements for United States nationals to become citizens.
Introduced 2003-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
ImmigrationHR 2584 — To provide for the conveyance to the Utrok Atoll local government of a decommissioned National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-06-24 · Became Public Law No: 108-219.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2010 — To protect the voting rights of members of the Armed Services in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-05-07 · Became Public Law No: 108-376.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1424 — American Samoa Possession Tax Credit Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1190 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under the Native American Housing Loan Pilot Program to veterans who are married to Native Americans.
Introduced 2003-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1188 — To amend titles XI and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for American Samoa treatment under the Medicaid Program similar to that provided to States.
Introduced 2003-03-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1189 — To increase the waiver requirement for certain local matching requirements for grants provided to American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2003-03-11 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 982 — To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by the Government of American Samoa.
Introduced 2003-02-27 · Became Public Law No: 108-326.
Taxation—
Introduced 2006-05-23 · On agreeing to the Faleomavaega amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4788 — Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-02-16 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4711 — Federal District Court of American Samoa Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 4182 — To remove the restriction that amendments of, or modifications to, the constitution of American Samoa, as approved by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to Executive Order 10264 as in effect January 1, 1983, may be made only by an Act of Congress.
Introduced 2005-10-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4070 — To permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish a statue honoring a citizen of the territory to be placed in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are placed in Statuary Hall.
Introduced 2005-10-18 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 1187 — To authorize the extension of the supplemental security income program to American Samoa.
Introduced 2005-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 1051 — To authorize the extension of the supplemental security income program to American Samoa.
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 629 — American Samoa Possession Tax Credit Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 465 — To provide for the establishment of a tsunami hazard mitigation program for all United States insular areas.
Introduced 2005-02-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
Emergency ManagementHR 464 — Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Native AmericansHRES 905 — Congratulating Kazakhstan on the 15th anniversary of the closure of the world's second largest nuclear test site in the Semipalatinsk region of Kazakhstan and for its efforts on the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Introduced 2006-06-29 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 692 — Commending the people of the Republic of the Marshall Islands for the contributions and sacrifices they made to the United States nuclear testing program in the Marshall Islands, solemnly acknowledging the first detonation of a hydrogen bomb by the United States on March 1, 1954, on the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, and remembering that 60 years ago the United States began its nuclear testing program in the Marshall Islands.
Introduced 2006-02-16 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHR 6191 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan United States nationals to become United States citizens.
Introduced 2008-06-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 5817 — To establish a new nonimmigrant category for Korean aliens seeking to enter the United States temporarily to perform services in a specialty occupation, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
ImmigrationHR 5438 — To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in Tafuna, American Samoa, as the "Fuga Tolani Teleso Satele Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility".
Introduced 2008-02-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
CommemorationsHR 5154 — To condition further increases in the minimum wage applicable to American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on a determination by the Secretary of Labor that such increases will not have an adverse impact on the economies of American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Introduced 2008-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3669 — South Pacific Tuna Fleet Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-09-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3105 — Ocean Thermal Energy Tax and Energy Credits Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-07-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3104 — To permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish a statue honoring a citizen of the territory to be placed in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are placed in Statuary Hall.
Introduced 2007-07-19 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 3062 — Pacific Island Economic and Educational Development Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-07-17 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International AffairsHR 2835 — To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to extend the requirements under such Act regarding the ability of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters to use absentee registration procedures and vote by absentee ballot in Federal elections to elections for certain offices in American Samoa.
Introduced 2007-06-22 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2838 — Insular Areas Energy Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 2837 — Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act
Introduced 2007-06-22 · Committee Hearings Held.
Native AmericansHR 2836 — To authorize appropriations for the National Sea Grant College Program Act for fiscal years 2009 through 2013.
Introduced 2007-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2150 — To authorize appropriations to provide for South Pacific exchanges.
Introduced 2007-05-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
EducationHR 2151 — To provide technical and other assistance to countries in the Pacific region through the United States Agency for International Development.
Introduced 2007-05-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHR 2152 — Pacific Islands Fulbright Scholarship Fund Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
EducationHR 1916 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand, and extend for 10 years, the American Samoa economic development credit.
Introduced 2007-04-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1785 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that certain questions are placed on the ballot of the 2008 general election in American Samoa.
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1786 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that Federal employees stationed in American Samoa shall be paid the same nonforeign area cost-of-living allowance as if stationed in Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1205 — Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-02-27 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 712 — Expressing support for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and commending the United Nations General Assembly for its adoption of the Declaration on September 13, 2007.
Introduced 2007-10-04 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International AffairsHRES 355 — Recognizing and welcoming the leaders of the Pacific Islands to Washington, D.C., and commending the East-West Center for hosting the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders.
Introduced 2007-05-01 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHCONRES 156 — Expressing support for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and urging the United States Ambassador to the United Nations General Assembly to adopt without amendment the Declaration as approved by the United Nations Human Rights Council on June 29, 2006.
Introduced 2007-05-23 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1148-1149)
International AffairsHR 6470 — For the relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik, and of other affected citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Introduced 2010-12-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5711 — To provide for the furnishing of statues by the territories of the United States for display in Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol.
Introduced 2010-07-13 · Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
CongressHR 5530 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that the flags of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States encircle the Washington Monument.
Introduced 2010-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4792 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Minerals Management Service, to conduct a technological capability assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study regarding recovery of minerals, other than oil and natural gas, from the shallow and deep seabed of the United States.
Introduced 2010-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3690 — Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act
Introduced 2009-10-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Native AmericansHR 3583 — ASPIRE Act
Introduced 2009-09-16 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2884 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that electricity produced in certain possessions of the United States and other areas is eligible for the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources.
Introduced 2009-06-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2885 — Ocean Thermal Energy Tax and Energy Credits Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2886 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the nonbusiness energy property and residential energy efficient property tax incentives to residents of certain possessions of the Unites States and other areas.
Introduced 2009-06-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2834 — To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct a technological capability assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study regarding recovery of minerals, other than oil and natural gas, from the shallow and deep seabed of the United States.
Introduced 2009-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2791 — To permit each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish a statue honoring a citizen of the territory to be placed in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are placed in Statuary Hall.
Introduced 2009-06-10 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 2789 — To confer certain Federal jurisdiction on the High Court of American Samoa, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2455 — International Whale Conservation and Protection Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
International AffairsHR 2186 — To extend the supplemental security income program to American Samoa.
Introduced 2009-04-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 1607 — Indian Development Finance Corporation Act
Introduced 2009-03-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Native AmericansHR 876 — To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.
Introduced 2009-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHRES 1744 — Referring the bill (H.R. 6470) entitled "A bill for the relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik, and of other affected citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands" to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.
Introduced 2010-12-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
CongressHRES 1552 — Supporting a legally binding global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide financial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable nations for adaptation and mitigation measures, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2010-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1551 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should promote respect for and full application of the provisions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples consistent with United States law.
Introduced 2010-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 1382 — Expressing sympathy to the families of those killed by North Korea in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.
Introduced 2010-05-20 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 1321 — Affirming the support of the United States for a strong and vital alliance with Thailand.
Introduced 2010-05-04 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 816 — Mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga.
Introduced 2009-10-08 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Emergency ManagementHRES 574 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Peru should immediately cease any hostile activity against its indigenous peoples and instead engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples.
Introduced 2009-06-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International AffairsHRES 535 — Commending the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding.
Introduced 2009-06-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International AffairsHRES 402 — Condemning the transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) material by ship from France to Japan through international waters which endangers the marine environment and increases possible risks for destruction and likely attacks of such shipments by international pirates and terrorists.
Introduced 2009-05-05 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5388-5389)
International AffairsHR 6313 — To promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland.
Introduced 2012-08-02 · Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
International AffairsHR 6294 — To amend titles 10, 32, and 37 of the United States Code to authorize the establishment of units of the National Guard in American Samoa.
Introduced 2012-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5934 — Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-06-08 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4021 — To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan United States nationals to become United States citizens.
Introduced 2012-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
ImmigrationHR 3282 — To amend title 39, United States Code, to increase the non-foreign area cost of living allowance for officers and employees of the United States Postal Service whose duty station is within American Samoa.
Introduced 2011-10-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy .
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3103 — Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act
Introduced 2011-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
Native AmericansHR 2803 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, to conduct a technological capability assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study regarding recovery of minerals, other than oil and natural gas, from the shallow and deep seabed of the United States.
Introduced 2011-08-05 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 202.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2282 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that the flags of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States encircle the Washington Monument.
Introduced 2011-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4311 — To amend the Wagner-Peyser Act to include American Samoa in the employment services provided under that Act, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2014-03-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1679 — To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Introduced 2013-04-23 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1279 — United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Fairness Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
ImmigrationHR 1278 — Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
Native AmericansHR 772 — To promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of the South China Sea dispute.
Introduced 2013-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
International AffairsHR 338 — Stop Tobacco Smuggling in the Territories Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-01-22 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementHRES 714 — To reaffirm the strong support of the United States Government for the peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea as provided for by universally recognized principles of international law, and to reaffirm the vital interest of the United States in freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region.
Introduced 2014-09-08 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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