To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands.
Latest action · Oct 4, 2011Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Progress
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IntroducedFeb 11, 2011
Passed HouseOct 3, 2011
Passed SenateNot reached
To the PresidentNot reached
Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Conveys to the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands submerged lands surrounding such Islands and extending three geographical miles outward from their coastlines.
Recorded votes 1
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Oct 4, 2011Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 3, 2011Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 3, 2011Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6480-6481)
Oct 3, 2011DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
Oct 3, 2011At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Under Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the Constitution, Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Claims of the United States, or of any particular State.
The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the page H725.
Printed hearings 2
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Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
Official Title as Introduced
To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
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