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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 24, 1996
Northern Marianas Delegate Act - Mandates representation of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Congress by the Resident Representative authorized by the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America. Provides that the Resident Representative shall be a nonvoting Delegate to the House of Representatives. Sets forth requirements for the election of the Delegate. Requires a candidate for the office of Delegate to: (1) be at least 25 years of age on the date of the election; (2) have been a U.S. citizen for at least seven years prior to the date of the election; (3) be an inhabitant of the Northern Mariana Islands; and (4) not be a candidate for any other office. Grants the Delegate the same compensation, allowances, and benefits as a Member of the House and entitles the Delegate to privileges and immunities granted to nonvoting House Delegates.
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Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large] · D–GU
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H810-811, E81)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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