Northern Mariana IslandsHJR 24-1724th Northern Mariana Islands Legislature (2025-2026)House

To affirm the Commonwealth's interests in submerged lands and offshore mineral resources and to respectfully urge Congress to enact legislation conveying ownership, recognizing Commonwealth rights, and establishing a federal framework governing offshore mineral development adjacent to the Commonwealth.

Sponsored By: Joseph Arriola Flores (Independent)

Third Reading

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseph Arriola Flores

    Independent • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote 8/20/2026

House Final Reading — Approved

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SENATE-UNASSIGNED

    8/20/2026Senate
  2. House Final Reading — Approved

    8/20/2026House
  3. Introduced

    8/20/2026House

Bill Text

  • HJR 24-17

    8/20/2026

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