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- H.R.670
H.R.670: To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2011
- Latest Major Action Oct. 4, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Cosponsors
19 (17 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Conveys to the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands submerged lands surrounding such Islands and extending three geographical miles outward from their coastlines.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-162.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
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Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 744).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| Feb. 11, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-Northern Marina Islands) |