United States 113th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

S 256 — 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.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-34.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2013. Enacted.

Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 113-34.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. 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)

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

  6. 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.

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

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

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

  10. Referred to House Education and the Workforce

  11. Referred to House Natural Resources

  12. 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.

  13. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Received in the House.

  15. 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)

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

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

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

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

  20. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S525)

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

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 256 do?
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.
Who sponsors S 256?
S 256 is sponsored by Ron Wyden (D).
What is the current status of S 256?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2013. Enacted.
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