United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 I cosponsors

HR 573 — To amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing parity with Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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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Action History

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

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2633)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 573.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2633-2634)

  6. Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 34.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-56.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.

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

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  14. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E106-107)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 573 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 573?
HR 573 is sponsored by Gregorio Sablan (I).
What is the current status of HR 573?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 573?
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