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H.R. 2010Became Law

To protect the voting rights of members of the Armed Services in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 30, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 1, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends Federal law to require a plurality (currently, a majority) of votes in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives. Eliminates the requirement for runoff elections.

Declares that the legislature of American Samoa may, but is not required to, provide for primary elections for the election of Delegate.

Authorizes the legislature of American Samoa, if it provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, also to provide that the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.

What just happenedOct 30, 2004

Became Public Law No: 108-376.

Who’s behind it

Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large](D-AS)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 30, 2004PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 108-376.

  2. Oct 30, 2004BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 108-376.

  3. Oct 30, 2004PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 30, 2004BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 19, 2004FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 19, 2004President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 12, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 10, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11127-11183; text as passed Senate: CR S11180)

  9. Oct 10, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11127-11183; text as passed Senate: CR S11180)

  10. Sep 28, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 736.

  11. Sep 28, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-377.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Sep 28, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-377.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 15, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jul 14, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jun 15, 2004IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jun 14, 2004FloorH38310

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

  17. Jun 14, 2004FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3881-3882)

  18. Jun 14, 2004Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3881-3882)

  19. Jun 14, 2004FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2010.

  20. Jun 14, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3881-3884)

  21. Jun 14, 2004FloorH30300

    Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  22. Jun 1, 2004CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.

  23. Jun 1, 2004CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-515.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jun 1, 2004Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-515.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. May 5, 2004CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. May 5, 2004CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Oct 29, 2003CommitteeH14000-B

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. May 7, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. May 7, 2003IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. May 7, 2003IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 30, 200449

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 1, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends Federal law to require a plurality (currently, a majority) of votes in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives. Eliminates the requirement for runoff elections.

Declares that the legislature of American Samoa may, but is not required to, provide for primary elections for the election of Delegate.

Authorizes the legislature of American Samoa, if it provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, also to provide that the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 28, 200480

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 1, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends Federal law to require a plurality (currently, a majority) of votes in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives. Eliminates the requirement for runoff elections.

Declares that the legislature of American Samoa may, but is not required to, provide for primary elections for the election of Delegate.

Authorizes the legislature of American Samoa, if it provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, also to provide that the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.

Passed House amendedJun 14, 200436

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 1, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends Federal law to require a plurality (currently, a majority) of votes in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives. Eliminates the requirement for runoff elections.

Declares that the legislature of American Samoa may, but is not required to, provide for primary elections for the election of Delegate.

Authorizes the legislature of American Samoa, if it provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, also to provide that the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 1, 200417

Amends Federal law to require a plurality (currently, a majority) of votes in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives. Eliminates the requirement for runoff elections.

Declares that the legislature of American Samoa may, but is not required to, provide for primary elections for the election of Delegate.

Authorizes the legislature of American Samoa, if it provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, also to provide that the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.

Introduced in HouseMay 7, 200300
Amends Federal law to require a plurality (currently, a majority) of votes in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives. Eliminates the requirement for runoff elections. Authorizes the legislature of American Samoa, if it provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, also to provide that the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.