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Public Law113th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 256Became Law

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.

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 18, 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.

What just happenedSep 18, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-34.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Referred in HouseAug 2, 2013
  • Engrossed in SenateAug 1, 2013
  • Reported to SenateJun 27, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 2013
  • Public LawSep 19, 2013
  1. Sep 18, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-34.

  2. Sep 18, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-34.

  3. Sep 18, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 18, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 12, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 12, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 10, 2013FloorH37300

    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)

  8. Sep 10, 2013Floor8000

    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)

  9. Sep 10, 2013FloorH30000

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

  10. Sep 10, 2013FloorH37220

    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.

  11. Sep 10, 2013FloorH8D000

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

  12. Sep 10, 2013FloorH30000

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

  13. Sep 10, 2013FloorH30300

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

  14. Aug 2, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    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.

  15. Aug 2, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    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.

  16. Aug 2, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Aug 2, 2013FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Aug 1, 2013Floor

    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)

  19. Aug 1, 2013Floor17000

    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)

  20. Jun 27, 2013Calendars

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

  21. Jun 27, 2013Committee

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

  22. Jun 27, 2013Committee14000

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

  23. May 16, 2013Committee

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

  24. Apr 25, 2013Committee

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

  25. Feb 7, 2013IntroReferral

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

  26. Feb 7, 2013IntroReferralB00100

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

  27. Feb 7, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawSep 18, 201349

(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.

Passed House without amendmentSep 10, 201381

(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.

Passed Senate amendedAug 1, 201335

(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.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 27, 20131

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.

Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 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.

A bill to amend Public Law 93-435 with respect to the Northern Mariana Islands, providing … — Informed