H.R. 3940 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To clarify the availability of existing funds for political status education in the Territory of Guam, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3940 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Oct 27, 2009, sponsored by Madeleine Z. Bordallo with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 27, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 111-244
What it does
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Interior may provide technical assistance to the government of Guam for public education regarding political status options only if those options are consistent with the U.S. Constitution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 27, 2009
- Passed the HouseDec 7, 2009
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2010
- Became lawSep 30, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-244. (Sep 30, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
House · Sep 30, 2010 · Passed386–5
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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