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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 22, 1993
Authorizes a U.S. territory to develop in consultation with the United States and submit to the Congress, before January 1, 1999, proposed Articles of Incorporation that include measures leading to the political empowerment of the U.S. citizens of the territory. Authorizes the President and the Governor of a U.S. territory that requests to discuss incorporation with the United States to designate special representatives to consult and develop, in good faith, Articles of Incorporation with the United States. Requires the proposed Articles of Incorporation and accompanying report of the consultation to be transmitted to the Congress within one year after the appointment of the special representatives, but before January 1, 1999.
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Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R–AK
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E953)
Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3056-3057)
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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