United States Congress
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.
October 25, 2023
Summary
This bill repeals a restriction on amendments to the Constitution of American Samoa, allowing the territory to approve amendments by majority rule. It does not affect mortgage lending, consumer financial protection, or any regulatory requirements for mortgage entities.
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Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/hr-bill/6062
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- This bill repeals a restriction on amendments to the Constitution of American Samoa, allowing the territory to approve amendments by majority rule. It…
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- It was published on October 25, 2023.