H.R.573: To amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

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Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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. Includes the Northern Mariana Islands among the islands where the President may establish naval defensive sea areas and airspace reservations when...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
May 16, 2013
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 15, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2633)

May 15, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 573.
May 15, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2633-2634)
May 15, 2013
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 14, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
May 14, 2013
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-56.
April 24, 2013
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
April 24, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 24, 2013
Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.
Feb. 21, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Feb. 6, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb. 6, 2013
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