Search Results for keywords:"constitutional amendments"

Search Results: keywords:"constitutional amendments"

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.
S. 4217 — To secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration under the First Step Act.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,931
S. 4217 is a bill aimed at ensuring that individuals who have been released from federal incarceration under the First Step Act have their voting rights restored. The bill acknowledges various constitutional amendments and findings that support voting rights and equal...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people who were in jail for federal crimes vote again once they get out, making sure everyone knows they have this right. It also asks states to follow this rule if they want money to make prisons better.
H. RES. 1359 — Condemning the atrocities that occurred in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 30, 1866, in which a White supremacist mob brutalized, terrorized, and killed dozens of Black Americans, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to supporting the fundamental right to vote and to combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:401
H. RES. 1359 is a resolution condemning the atrocities committed by a White supremacist mob in New Orleans on July 30, 1866, resulting in the brutalization, terrorization, and death of dozens of Black Americans. The resolution honors the memory of the victims and acknowledges...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big promise to remember a very sad day long ago when some people were very mean to others in New Orleans. It also says that everyone should be able to vote and be treated fairly, but it doesn't explain exactly how they'll make that happen.

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