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.
Sponsored By: Representative Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]
Became Law
Summary
Removes a federal statutory restriction on amending or modifying the Constitution of American Samoa. *This law has no fiscal impact on federal spending or revenues.*
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American Samoa can change its constitution
The law repeals Section 12 of Public Law 98-213. It removes a federal block on changes to the Constitution of American Samoa. People and the territorial government can pursue amendments under existing processes. The law sets no new procedures or thresholds and takes effect upon enactment. Congress still holds ultimate authority over territories.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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