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S 256 - 113

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.

Became Public Law No: 113-34.

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Statutory Reference 7
Amendments 1

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Statutory references

Public Law 93-435 2
29 U.S.C. 206 1
48 U.S.C. 1705 1
48 USC 1705 1
Public Law 110-28 1
Public Law 113-34 1

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Sep 18, 2013

Signed by President.

Sep 18, 2013

Signed by President.

Sep 18, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-34.

Sep 18, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-34.

Sep 12, 2013

Presented to President.

Sep 12, 2013

Presented to President.

Sep 10, 2013

Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Sep 10, 2013

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5453-5454)

Sep 10, 2013

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 256.

Sep 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.

Sep 10, 2013

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5458-5459)

Sep 10, 2013

Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)

Sep 10, 2013

On 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)

Aug 2, 2013

Received in the House.

Aug 2, 2013

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Aug 2, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Aug 1, 2013

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed 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)

Aug 1, 2013

Passed 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)

Jun 27, 2013

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-55.

Jun 27, 2013

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-55.

Jun 27, 2013

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 109.

May 16, 2013

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Apr 25, 2013

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-28.

Feb 7, 2013

Introduced in Senate

Feb 7, 2013

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S524-525)

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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Labor and employment
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is amended by Section 8103(b)(1)(B) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (29 U.S.C. 206 note; Public Law 110-28) is amended by striking ``2011'' and inserting ``2011, 2013, and 2015''. Approved September 18, 2013. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 25

is amended by Section 8103(b)(1)(B) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (29 U.S.C. 206 note; Public Law 110-28) is amended by striking ``2011'' and inserting ``2011, 2013, and 2015''. Calendar No. 109 113th CONGRESS 1st Session

is amended by Section 8103(b)(1)(B) of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (29 U.S.C. 206 note; Public Law 110-28) is amended by striking ``2011'' and inserting ``2011, 2013, and 2015''. Passed the Senate August 1, 2013. Attest:

Energy
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Impact 96% Confidence 85%

Energy and Natural Resources Committee Standing Senate

Oil and gas

Public Law 93-435 Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Is

Education
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Impact 94% Confidence 85%

Education and Workforce Committee Standing House

jurisdiction he Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ______________

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Summary

49 Public Law Sep 20, 2013

(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 reservations when necessary for national defense. Amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act to provide for no CNMI minimum wage increases in 2013 and 2015.

81 Passed House without amendment Sep 12, 2013

(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 reservations when necessary for national defense. Amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act to provide for no CNMI minimum wage increases in 2013 and 2015.

35 Passed Senate amended Sep 10, 2013

(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 reservations when necessary for national defense. Amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act to provide for no CNMI minimum wage increases in 2013 and 2015.

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Aug 29, 2013

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 reservations when necessary for national defense. Amends the Fair Minimum Wage Act to provide for no CNMI minimum wage increases in 2013 and 2015.

00 Introduced in Senate Mar 1, 2013

Conveys to the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands submerged lands surrounding such Islands and extending three geographical miles outward from their coastlines. Includes the Northern Mariana Islands among the islands where the President may establish naval defensive sea areas and airspace reservations when necessary for national defense.

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