Omnibus Territories Act of 2015
Latest action · Nov 14, 2016 Held at the desk.
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.
- IntroducedDec 7, 2015
- Passed SenateSep 29, 2016
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on August 30, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Omnibus Territories Act of 2015
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1982, to eliminate the restriction on the use of resettlement and relocation funds by people of the Bikini Atoll for resettlement and relocation to areas only within the Marshall Islands.
The bill limits eligibility for the funds to Bikini people living on Kili and Ejit Islands, but they may use the funds to relocate and resettle outside the Marshall Islands. The use of resettlement funds is subject to the condition that the Department of the Interior submit to Congress a resettlement plan developed in coordination with the Bikini Atoll leadership.
Annual fiscal year expenditures from the resettlement fund may not exceed 90% of its average annual earnings for the preceding five years unless for resettlement purposes outside of the Marshall Islands.
(Sec. 3) To provide and sustain air transportation in American Samoa between the islands of Tutuila and Manu'a, the Department of Transportation may renew a foreign air carrier's emergency air transportation exemption every 180 days (instead of the current 30-day renewal period that still applies to other areas).
(Sec. 4) The bill amends the REAL ID Act of 2005 to provide that citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau who have been admitted as nonimmigrants pursuant to a Compact of Free Association are eligible for driver's licenses or personal identification cards.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Dec 7, 2015.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-WA | Maria Cantwell | Original | Dec 7, 2015 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 14, 2016Held at the desk.
- Nov 14, 2016Received in the House.
- Sep 29, 2016Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 29, 2016Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6285)
- Sep 29, 2016Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6285)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 4455 | To improve air service capabilities in American Samoa, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Feb 4, 2016 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2016Engrossed in Senate
- Aug 30, 2016Reported to Senate
- Dec 7, 2015Introduced in Senate
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