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S.256: A bill to amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 18, 2013
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Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Conveys to the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) submerged lands surrounding such Islands and extending three geographical miles outward from their coastlines. Includes the CNMI among the islands where the President may establish naval defensive sea areas and airspace...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 18, 2013 |
Became Public Law No: 113-34. |
| Sept. 18, 2013 |
Signed by President. |
| Sept. 12, 2013 |
Presented to President.
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| Sept. 10, 2013 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR H5453) |
| Sept. 10, 2013 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5458-5459)
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| Sept. 10, 2013 |
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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| Sept. 10, 2013 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 256.
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| Sept. 10, 2013 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5453-5454)
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| Sept. 10, 2013 |
Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| Aug. 2, 2013 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| Aug. 2, 2013 |
Referred to House Natural Resources
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| Aug. 2, 2013 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Aug. 2, 2013 |
Received in the House.
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257; text of measure as reported in House: CR S6258; text as passed Senate: CR S6257) |
| June 27, 2013 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.
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| June 27, 2013 |
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-55.
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| May 16, 2013 |
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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| April 25, 2013 |
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-28.
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| Feb. 7, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S525)
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| Feb. 7, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |