Territorial Representation in the Senate Act

House Bill 5526 - Territorial Representation in the Senate Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5526 Territorial Representation in the Senate Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5526

Territorial Representation in the Senate Act

This bill requires that each U.S. territory (American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) be represented in Congress by a nonvoting delegate to the Senate who shall be elected by the people qualified to vote for officials of the territory.

Further, the bill establishes qualifications for the office of delegate, authorizes the government of the territory to determine the election procedure, and provides that each delegate shall receive the same compensation, privileges, and immunities as any other member of the Senate.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5526

Bill HR 5526 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5526 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2019. Bill HR 5526's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5526

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5526

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional districts and representation

- Congressional elections

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

- Members of Congress

- Senate

- U.S. territories and protectorates

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5526

Territorial Representation in the Senate Act

To provide for a nonvoting delegate to the Senate to represent American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands of the United States, and for other purposes.

Territorial Representation in the Senate Act