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HR 3940 - 111

To clarify the availability of existing funds for political status education in the Territory of Guam, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 111-244.

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To clarify the availability of existing funds for political status education in the Territory of Guam, and for other purposes. Became Public Law No: 111-244. Government Operations and Politics

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To clarify the availability of existing funds for political status education in the Territory of Guam, and for other purposes. Became Public Law No: 111-244. Government Operations and Politics

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Summary

49 Public Law Oct 7, 2010

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 28, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Interior may provide technical assistance to the government of Guam for public education regarding political status options only if those options are consistent with the U.S. Constitution. Amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to deny: (1) the Northern Mariana Islands the 2011 increase in its minimum wage; and (2) American Samoa the 2010 and 2011 increase in its minimum wage. Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the impact of the minimum wage increases for the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa and report its findings to Congress by September 1, 2011. Requires the GAO to submit subsequent reports by April 1, 2013, and every two years thereafter until both territory's minimum wage meets the federal minimum wage.

35 Passed Senate amended Oct 7, 2010

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Interior may provide technical assistance to the government of Guam for public education regarding political status options only if those options are consistent with the U.S. Constitution. Amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 to deny: (1) the Northern Mariana Islands the 2011 increase in its minimum wage; and (2) American Samoa the 2010 and 2011 increase in its minimum wage. Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the impact of the minimum wage increases for the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa and report its findings to Congress by September 1, 2011. Requires the GAO to submit subsequent reports by April 1, 2013, and every two years thereafter until both territory's minimum wage meets the federal minimum wage.

36 Passed House amended Dec 11, 2009

Expresses the sense of Congress that it is the Secretary of the Interior's responsibility to advance the economic, social, and political development of U.S. Territories. Authorizes the Secretary to provide American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands with assistance in implementing public education programs regarding political status options for their respective territories.

00 Introduced in House Nov 13, 2009

Expresses the sense of the Congress that it is the Secretary of the Interior's responsibility to advance the economic, social, and political development of U.S. Territories. Authorizes the Secretary to provide Guam with assistance in implementing a program to educate Guamanians regarding their political status options.

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Sep 30, 2010

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 5 (Roll no. 565).(text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H7361)

Sep 30, 2010

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 5 (Roll no. 565). (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H7361)

Sep 30, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 30, 2010

Cleared for White House.

Sep 30, 2010

Presented to President.

Sep 30, 2010

Presented to President.

Sep 30, 2010

Signed by President.

Sep 30, 2010

Signed by President.

Sep 30, 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-244.

Sep 30, 2010

Became Public Law No: 111-244.

Sep 29, 2010

Mr. Miller, George moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H7361-7364, H7377)

Sep 29, 2010

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3940.

Sep 29, 2010

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.

Sep 28, 2010

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 28, 2010

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 28, 2010

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7655-7656)

Sep 28, 2010

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 28, 2010

Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 28, 2010

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 19, 2010

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

Dec 8, 2009

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Dec 7, 2009

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-357.

Dec 7, 2009

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-357.

Dec 7, 2009

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 209.

Dec 7, 2009

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Dec 7, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13533-13534)

Dec 7, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3940.

Dec 7, 2009

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13533)

Dec 7, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13533)

Dec 7, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 7, 2009

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Nov 18, 2009

Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Discharged.

Nov 18, 2009

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Nov 18, 2009

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Nov 5, 2009

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Oct 29, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Oct 27, 2009

Introduced in House

Oct 27, 2009

Introduced in House

Oct 27, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2644)

Oct 27, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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