S 256 · 113th Congress 2013–2015, ended

A bill to amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

Introduced Feb 7, 2013 Originated Senate Sponsor Ron Wyden D-OR

Fact sheet

Latest action · Sep 18, 2013 Became Public Law No: 113-34.

Progress

Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 2013
  2. Passed SenateAug 1, 2013
  3. Passed HouseSep 10, 2013
  4. To the PresidentSep 12, 2013
  5. Became lawSep 18, 2013

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Conveys to the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) submerged lands surrounding such Islands and extending three geographical miles outward from their coastlines.

Includes the CNMI among the islands where the President may establish naval defensive sea areas and airspace reservations when necessary for national defense.

Amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act to provide for no CNMI minimum wage increases in 2013 and 2015.

Recorded votes 1

Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.

Roll callQuestionResultDate
House 454Passed415–0Sep 10, 2013

Cosponsors 1

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 7, 2013.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-AKLisa MurkowskiOriginalFeb 7, 2013

Actions 22

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Sep 18, 2013Became Public Law No: 113-34.
  2. Sep 18, 2013Signed by President.
  3. Sep 12, 2013Presented to President.
  4. Sep 10, 2013At 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.
  5. Sep 10, 2013Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5458-5459)
  6. Sep 10, 2013Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5453-5454)
  7. Sep 10, 2013DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 256.
  8. Sep 10, 2013Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Sep 10, 2013On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR H5453)
  10. Sep 10, 2013Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 454).(text: CR H5453)
  11. Aug 2, 2013Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. Aug 2, 2013Received in the House.
  13. Aug 2, 2013Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  14. Aug 1, 2013Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257; text of measure as reported in House: CR S6258; text as passed Senate: CR S6257)
  15. Aug 1, 2013Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6257; text of measure as reported in House: CR S6258; text as passed Senate: CR S6257)
  16. Jun 27, 2013Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-55.
  17. Jun 27, 2013Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
  18. May 16, 2013Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  19. Apr 25, 2013Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-28.
  20. Feb 7, 2013Introduced in Senate
  21. Feb 7, 2013Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S525)
  22. Feb 7, 2013Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S524-525)

Related bills 3

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
HR 573To amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.Identical billMay 16, 2013
S 1237Omnibus Territories Act of 2013Related billDec 19, 2014
HR 2200Territorial Omnibus Act of 2013Related billJul 8, 2013

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.

Text 5

Each version as it was printed, newest first.

  1. —Enrolled Bill
  2. Aug 2, 2013Referred in House
  3. Aug 1, 2013Engrossed in Senate
  4. Jun 27, 2013Reported to Senate
  5. Feb 7, 2013Introduced in Senate

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