United States · Law · HJRES
H.J.Res. 238 (97th)
A joint resolution to approve a Constitution for the United States Virgin Islands.
Introduced
28 April 1981
Last action
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Status
Became Public Law No: 97-21.
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24 March 2026
Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that a Constitution for the U.S. Virgin Islands is approved. Establishes a constitutional review commission which shall periodically review the Constitution and report to the Virgin Islands' Senate its proposals for revisions of the Constitution. Sets forth a transitional schedule for the period between the date of the Constitution's ratification and its effective date.
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4 official files
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 10 July 1981
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 3 June 1981
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 14 May 1981
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 28 April 1981
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-joint-resolution/238
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/97/hjres/238