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H.R. 5005 (103rd)

Territorial Consultation and Notification Act of 1994

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Introduced

19 August 1994

Last action

21 November 1994 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Klein, Herbert C. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]

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26 August 2025

Summary

Territorial Consultation and Notification Act of 1994 - Requires all U.S. territories to conduct referendums on the sentiments of their citizens regarding territorial status at least every five years. Provides for reports on the results of such referendums and requires the President, after a vote in which a change regarding territorial status has been approved, to report to specified congressional committees on plans for implementing such change. Directs the President to report annually to specified congressional committees on all policy and regulatory matters affecting the status of U.S. territories. Bars a regulation that affects such status from taking effect until 90 days after the regulation has been submitted to such committees. Requires the U.S. Representative to the Untied Nations to report to specified congressional committees on issues formally considered by the United Nations during the past two years relating to the status of U.S. territories and on any such issues that are expected to receive formal consideration in the next year.

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Timeline

  1. 19 August 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 August 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 August 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 September 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1893-1894)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 November 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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