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Search Results: keywords:"territorial constitution"

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. 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. 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. 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.

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