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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 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.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:485
H.R. 6062 aims to give the people of American Samoa the power to approve changes to their territorial constitution through a majority vote. This bill intends to restore their ability to make amendments in a democratic way without needing further congressional approval. The bill relates to the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about letting the people of American Samoa decide on changes to their local rules through voting, just like when kids vote on what game to play, without needing permission each time from the grown-ups in charge far away.
H. R. 8327 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for the redistribution of unused territorial cap amounts under the Medicaid program.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:891
H.R. 8327 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to change the way Medicaid funding is handled in U.S. territories. The bill proposes a system to redistribute any unused Medicaid funding caps from one territory to another that faces a shortfall in...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8327 is a plan to let U.S. territories like the Virgin Islands and Guam share extra Medicaid money if some territories don't use all their funds, helping those that need more for healthcare.
H. R. 6062 — 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.
June 27, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:545
The bill, H.R. 6062, aims to allow the people of American Samoa to approve changes to their territorial constitution by a majority vote. This process of self-determination is supported by a prior Act of Congress that gave administration powers over the territory's federal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let the people living in American Samoa decide on changes to their local rules by voting, without needing Congress to approve each change, but Congress can still make big decisions about the area if needed.
H. R. 7260 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a program that enables college-bound residents of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa to have greater choices among institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
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February 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,963
H. R. 7260, titled the "Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa College Access Act," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to help students from the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. It creates a program where these students can have more options by providing financial...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help kids from the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa go to college by giving them extra money to pay for school, so they have more choices and don't have to pay extra just because they live far away. But, there are worries about whether there will be enough money for everyone who needs it and if the rules are clear enough to make sure the money is used fairly.
H. R. 9638 — To amend the definition of State in title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:215
H.R. 9638 proposes changes to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It aims to update the definition of "State" within the Act to include the Northern Mariana Islands and the American Samoa more explicitly. The bill seeks to enhance criminal justice support...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9638 is a bill that wants to make sure that two places, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa, are treated the same as other states in a law about crime control. This means they would get the same help and rules for handling crimes.
H. R. 9128 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a designation for territorial safety net hospitals, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,102
H.R. 9128 aims to modify the Social Security Act to identify certain hospitals in U.S. territories like the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands as "territorial safety net hospitals." This designation allows these hospitals to receive higher...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9128 wants to make sure hospitals in special U.S. places like Guam and the Virgin Islands get paid a bit more for helping people, so they can take better care of everyone. It also wants to give them help buying medicines at lower prices!
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 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.
July 09, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:220
H. R. 6062 aims to restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve changes to their territorial constitution based on majority vote. This change is in line with a previous act of Congress that allows amendments to the constitution without needing additional...
Simple Explanation
American Samoa wants to have a say in changing its own rules, just like when everyone votes on what game to play. This bill helps them do that by letting the people decide with a simple vote, without needing extra steps from far away.
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 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.
December 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:114
H. R. 6062 aims to give the people of American Samoa more control over changes to their territorial constitution. It removes a previous restriction by repealing Section 12 of Public Law 98–213. This change allows amendments to the constitution based on majority rule without...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the people of American Samoa make changes to their own rules (like their home's rulebook) by voting on it without asking the grown-ups in Congress every time. It's like being able to change the rules of your game with your friends without asking your parents first.
H. R. 10243 — To amend the Small Business Act to establish requirements relating to the submission of tax returns or tax return transcripts for a disaster loan, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:425
H.R. 10243, known as the “Disaster Loan Equity for Territories Act of 2024,” proposes changes to the Small Business Act regarding disaster loans. It requires applicants to submit a tax return or tax return transcript before a loan is approved. However, applicants from U.S....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10243 is a new rule saying that if someone wants to borrow money to fix things after a disaster, they must show a tax form. People living in places like Puerto Rico don't have to pay U.S. taxes, so they can get a special pass until they show a tax paper from where they live.
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 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.
July 08, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:321
H.R. 6062 aims to give the people of American Samoa the power to approve changes to their territorial constitution through majority rule. This bill repeals a previous law, specifically Section 12 of Public Law 98–213, and follows the authorization given by an Act of Congress. It recognizes...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6062 is a bill that wants to let the people in American Samoa vote on changes to their own rules with a simple yes or no, like voting for your favorite ice cream flavor. It takes away an old rule that needed people far away to say yes first.
H. R. 10054 — To amend title 13, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a mid-decade census of population for the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:317
H.R. 10054 aims to amend title 13 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a mid-decade population census for the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This mid-decade census will occur every 10 years...
Simple Explanation
The Insular Area Mid-decade Census Act is a plan to count the number of people living in four U.S. territories, like Guam, every ten years starting in 2035, to make sure there is good information about how many people live there.
H. R. 10128 — To authorize grants to be made on an equitable basis to highest courts to assess and improve the handling of foster care and adoption proceedings, and for other purposes.
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November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:456
H. R. 10128, known as the "Court Improvement Equity Act," aims to authorize grants to be given to the highest courts of certain jurisdictions like Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. These grants are meant to help these courts assess and improve how they...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10128 is like giving some special islands extra money to make sure their courts do a better job of helping kids find safe and happy homes when they're in foster care or need to be adopted. The plan tells the leaders in charge how to use the money wisely, but it needs to say exactly how much money there is and what happens if the rules aren't followed.
H. R. 9453 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to require payments to contractors for subcontracting with Pacific Insular Area concerns, and for other purposes.
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:730
H. R. 9453 proposes to change title 10 of the United States Code to promote business with certain small businesses in the Pacific Insular Areas, which include the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. The bill allows the Secretary of Defense to give additional...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9453 is a rule that wants big companies working for the government to get extra money if they hire small businesses from certain Pacific Islands, but they have to follow special rules to get this money.
H. R. 9318 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to make available to Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands additional funds for community service senior opportunities.
August 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:271
H.R. 9318 proposes changes to the Older Americans Act of 1965 to increase funding available for community service opportunities for seniors in Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill seeks to adjust percentages in funding...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9318 wants to give extra money to places like Guam and the Virgin Islands to help older people get jobs and do things in their communities, but it doesn't explain how they decided on the new amounts or the effects of the changes.
H. R. 9127 — To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to include territorial disproportionate share hospitals as covered entities under the 340B drug discount program.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:290
H. R. 9127 aims to change the Public Health Service Act to allow territorial hospitals that provide a significant amount of care to low-income patients to qualify for the 340B drug discount program. This means hospitals in U.S. territories like the Northern Mariana Islands,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9127 wants to help hospitals in faraway U.S. places like islands get cheaper medicine if they help lots of people who don't have much money. This change would let them buy medicines at a discount, just like some hospitals in the main part of the country.
H. R. 10236 — To permanently extend the American Samoa economic development tax credit.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:229
H. R. 10236 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to make the American Samoa economic development tax credit permanent. It proposes amendments to the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 by removing the time limitations for when the credit could be claimed,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10236 is a plan to keep a special rule forever that helps businesses in American Samoa pay less taxes. This rule used to have an end date, but now it won't stop, so businesses can keep saving money.

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