A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Act, 1920.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.

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Version 80 · Reported to Senate without amendment · Jul 15, 2013

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Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 by consenting to certain amendments adopted by the Hawaiian legislature. (These amendments expand housing program eligibility and succession authority to individuals who are at least 25% Native Hawaiian and allow the Hawaiian Homes Commission to set interest rates on home loans based on market conditions.)

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] · D–HI

Committees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Legislative record

Actions

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Jul 15, 2013
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.
Jul 15, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden without amendment. With written report No. 113-76.
Jul 15, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden without amendment. With written report No. 113-76.
May 16, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 16, 2013
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-32.
Mar 21, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2162)
Mar 21, 2013
Introduced in Senate

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Analyze S.J.Res.12 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.J.Res.12, 113th Congress: A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Act, 1920.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/12

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2013-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sjres12/BILLS-113sjres12rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:10:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.J.Res.12 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.J.Res.12, 113th Congress: A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Act, 1920.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/12

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2013-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sjres12/BILLS-113sjres12rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:10:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.J.Res.12, 113th Congress: A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Act, 1920.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/12

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2013-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sjres12/BILLS-113sjres12rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:10:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.J.Res.12, 113th Congress: A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Act, 1920.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/12

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2013-07-15.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sjres12/BILLS-113sjres12rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:10:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.J.Res.12 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.