H.R. 6062
Became lawTo 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.
Full text of the bill
Official source on Congress.gov ↗[118th Congress Public Law 232] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 138 STAT. 2834]] Public Law 118-232 118th Congress 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. <<NOTE: Jan. 4, 2025 - [H.R. 6062]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. <<NOTE: Repeal.>> REMOVAL OF RESTRICTION ON AMENDMENTS TO OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF AMERICAN SAMOA. Section 12 of Public Law 98-213 (48 U.S.C. 1662a) is repealed. Approved January 4, 2025. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6062: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 118-564 (Comm. on Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): July 8, considered and passed House. Dec. 18, considered and passed Senate. <all>
Plain-language analysis
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In plain terms
This bill allows the people of American Samoa to change their territorial constitution by a simple majority vote. It removes a previous restriction that required further congressional action for such amendments.
Hidden provisions
SECTION 1
Section 12 of Public Law 98-213 (48 U.S.C. 1662a) is repealed.
This repeal is significant because it removes a barrier that previously limited the ability of American Samoa's residents to amend their constitution.
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