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H.R. 14291 (94th)

A bill to provide for an elective Governor and Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa.

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Introduced

10 June 1976

Last action

21 July 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2], Rep. Haley, James A. [D-FL-8], Rep. Skubitz, Joe [R-KS-5], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Steiger, Sam [R-AZ-3], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11], Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Stephens, Robert G., Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Pettis, Jerry L. [R-CA-37], Rep. Vigorito, Joseph P. [D-PA-24], Rep. Ketchum, William M. [R-CA-18], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rescom. Benitez, Jamie [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1], Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Eckhardt, Bob [D-TX-8], Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]

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Summary

Requires that an election commissioner be appointed in American Samoa. States that the duty of the Commissioner will be to conduct a plebiscite on the issue of whether there should be a popular election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of that country. Provides that a gubernatorial election be held within one year of such plebiscite if there is a majority of affirmative responses. Directs the legislature of American Samoa to establish rules and procedures regarding nomination, length of terms, and removal from the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

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Timeline

  1. 10 June 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 June 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 June 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 July 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, H. Rept. 94-1336.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 July 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, H. Rept. 94-1336.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 July 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 20 July 1976

    Vote

    Measure passed House, roll call #517 (377-3).

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 July 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #517 (377-3).

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 July 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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