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H.R.3940

H.R.3940: To clarify the availability of existing funds for political status education in the Territory of Guam, and for other purposes.

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
Introduced Oct. 27, 2009
Latest Major Action Sept. 30, 2010

Bill Sponsor

Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-Guam)

Bill Cosponsors

4 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent)

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Interior may provide technical assistance to the government of Guam for public education regarding political status options only if those options are consistent with the U.S. Constitution. Amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to deny: (1) the Northern Mariana Islands the 2011 increase in its minimum wage; and (2) American Samoa the 2010 and 2011 increase in its minimum wage. Directs...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
	Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
	Mr. Miller, George moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendments.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3940.
	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
	On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 5 (Roll no. 565).
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	Cleared for White House.
	Presented to President.
	Signed by President.
	Became Public Law No: 111-244.
	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
	Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Discharged.
	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-357.
	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 209.
	Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
	Considered under suspension of the rules.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3940.
	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
	Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 27, 2009	Introduced in the House by Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-Guam)

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