To amend the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to provide that the number of members on the legislature of the Virgin Islands and the number of such members constituting a quorum shall be determined by the laws of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 2296

This bill, designated as H.R. 2296 in the 106th Congress and introduced on June 22, 1999, aims to amend the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands. The proposed amendment seeks to grant the Virgin Islands the authority to determine the number of members in its legislature and the minimum number required for a quorum, among other purposes specified in the bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 2296

Bill HR 2296 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 1999. Bill HR 2296 was introduced during Congress 106 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 1999. Bill HR 2296's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 106-364. as of October 27, 2000

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2296

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2296

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2296

Donna M. Christensen

Virgin IslandsDemocrat

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