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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.
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.

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