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.

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Introduced

25 October 2023

Last action

4 January 2025 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 118-232.

Summary

This bill repeals the statute that prevents the people of American Samoa from approving amendments or modifications to the constitution of that territory. (Under that statute, an act of Congress is required for such an amendment or modification.)

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Timeline

25 October 2023
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
25 October 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 October 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 January 2024
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
Source: Committee
18 January 2024
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Source: Committee
7 May 2024
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
7 May 2024
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Source: Committee
7 May 2024
Committee
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Source: Committee
27 June 2024
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 466.
Source: Calendars
27 June 2024
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-564.
Source: Committee
27 June 2024
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-564.
Source: Committee
8 July 2024
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
8 July 2024
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4468)
Source: Floor
8 July 2024
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4468)
Source: Floor
8 July 2024
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6062.
Source: Floor
8 July 2024
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4467-4468)
Source: Floor
8 July 2024
Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
9 July 2024
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
11 September 2024
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-405.
Source: Committee
19 November 2024
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
21 November 2024
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 617.
Source: Calendars
21 November 2024
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
21 November 2024
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
18 December 2024
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7165)
Source: Floor
18 December 2024
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
19 December 2024
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
27 December 2024
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
27 December 2024
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
4 January 2025
Became law
Became Public Law No: 118-232.
Source: President
4 January 2025
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
4 January 2025
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

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Legal framework · 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. · H.R. 6062 (118th) · US

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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.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6062
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/hr/6062
us · 118-hr-6062 · source updated 17 July 2026