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H.R. 9462 (94th)

A bill to provide for the establishment of a constitution for the Virgin Islands.

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Introduced

9 September 1975

Last action

9 September 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Sponsors

Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Eckhardt, Bob [D-TX-8], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6], Rep. Metcalfe, Ralph H. [D-IL-1], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98], Rep. Jordan, Barbara [D-TX-18], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA-5], Rep. Howe, Allan [D-UT-2], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Rep. Risenhoover, Theodore M. [D-OK-2]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

1 August 2024

Rule of law

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Summary

Authorizes the people of the Virgin Islands to organize a government pursuant to a constitution of their own adoption under the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Legislature of the Virgin Islands to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the people of the Virgin Islands. Requires that such constitution shall include a bill of rights. Provides for eligibility for membership at the convention. Establishes voting procedures for the approval or disapproval of such constitution as may be drafted by the convention. Provides that upon taking effect, a constitution drafted and approved under this Act shall supersede such provisions of the Organic Act of the Virgin Islands as may be inconsistent with such constitution.

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Timeline

  1. 9 September 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 September 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 September 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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