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Search Results: keywords:"united states constitution"

H. RES. 1456 — Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2024, as Constitution Day.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:361
H. RES. 1456 is a resolution expressing support for recognizing September 17, 2024, as "Constitution Day." This resolution highlights the significance of the United States Constitution, which was signed on September 17, 1787, as a foundational document for freedom and...
Simple Explanation
The people in the United States Congress want to remind everyone to celebrate "Constitution Day" on September 17, 2024, because it's the birthday of an important document called the Constitution that helps keep everyone free and fair. They hope people will do fun and thoughtful things to remember how the Constitution keeps everyone safe and equal.
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. RES. 50 — Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and imminent danger posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.
January 16, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:525
H. RES. 50 is a resolution that acknowledges the authority of U.S. states to defend themselves against dangers such as illegal immigration and crime, especially when the federal government fails to adequately protect them. It highlights persistent challenges faced by southern border states,...
Simple Explanation
The resolution says that states like Texas and Arizona can protect themselves from bad people coming over the border if the government isn't doing a good enough job. It also says that they think the government could do a better job keeping everyone safe.

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