WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3079, To amend the Joint Resolution Approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes

Comment by heroes (December 25, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

historically, people is grave conditions seek seek someone to help their circumstances, or heroes. Jesus, Gandi, and MLK, were good, while Hitler, Pol Pot, and more recent religious fanatics were not. Heroes are real people who try to make their community and this world a little better every day....

Comment by Heroes (December 14, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Heroes are regular people who fight evil against any and all odds....

Comment by go figure (November 7, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Now that this debate is over, I am not surprised that the advocates, unpaid school teachers no less, like Wendy Doromal and Ron Hodges, were correct and the companies enslaving people for 300. per month were lying all along....

Comment by Son of Saipan (November 7, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

My hats are off to both of em. I don't know Wendy cause she doesn't live here, but Ronnie set this case on fire and brought resolution to an old situation that had to be changed....

Comment by Sarong (September 30, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Some of you mentioned Lynn Knight. Does anyone know who her current boyfriend is?...

Revision by webmaster (June 12, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3079 would amend the Joint Resolution Approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Detailed Summary

<b>Title I: Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security, and Labor Act</b> - Northern Mariana Islands Immigration, Security, and Labor Act - (Sec. 103) Extends U.S. immigration laws, as defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act, to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), subject to a transition period through December 31, 2013.

Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) numerical limitations for nonimmigrant workers (parallel provisions for Guam and the CNMI); (2) nonimmigrant investors and nonimmigrant workers; and (3) removal.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to Congress respecting nonresident guestworkers in the CNMI.

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for CNMI nonimmigrant visitor visa waivers (as currently provided for Guam) for stays of up to 45 days (current law provides for 15-day stays) in Guam or the CNMI. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to monitor such admissions and suspend the entry of nationals from a country whose nationals have created an unacceptable number of program violations or pose security or law enforcement risks.

Provides that a person: (1) seeking U.S. entry from the CNMI shall be processed under existing immigration authority regarding entry from Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; and (2) denied admission shall be immediately removed.

Authorizes: (1) additional countries to be added to such visa waiver program; (2) creation of additional Guam or CNMI-only nonimmigrant visas; and (3) the Attorney General, the Secretary, and the Secretary of Labor to establish CNMI immigration operations offices.

Directs the President and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress respecting the transition program. Authorizes the Governor of CNMI to report to the President respecting the program.

States that the CNMI government shall: (1) not permit an increase in the number of alien workers in the CNMI as of the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) administer its non-refoulement protection program in accordance with its September 2003 agreement with the Department of the Interior.

Exempts hospitals in Guam, the CNMI, and the U.S. Virgin Islands from certain nurse admissions requirements.

(Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations.

<b>Title II: Northern Mariana Islands Delegate Act - </b>Northern Mariana Islands Delegate Act - (Sec. 202) States that: (1) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall be represented in the U.S. Congress by the Resident Representative to the United States (authorized by the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union With the United States of America); and (2) the Resident Representative shall be a nonvoting Delegate to the House of Representatives and elected as provided for by this Act.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/11/2008: Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Status as of June 11, 2008

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

6/11/2008: Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Comment by KAKA (May 13, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Fan machocho sa ti libre i tano yan kosas!...

Comment by siharone cometah (May 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Hurray!!! biba federat!!! biba na kontrata fafacho'cho' !!! biba todu taotao Marianas....

Comment by Coco and Turbo (May 10, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

AND THE WINNER IS....... CNMI FEDRALIZATION!!!!!!!!!...

Comment by Betdugu (May 3, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

what the? we were invaded by different kinds of aliens... whatever...

Comment by Makanian (April 26, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Taknaidayo makanyan kayu purus kabolangan in panyanbyan yu, ot e na kayumo patugut, nanu wari ing buri yu? Tabalu kekayu, binili dana in Federal nanu pang panyabyan yu. Datang ing panahun miyabe yabe tamu keni... kaulugud ko....

Comment by shei shei (April 26, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

me no spik inglishi me onli smol talking... me lyk bcaming uS fediril. me help saipan grow ecemony. me bisnuss chao chao gooda. Ching chong chai. hi hi hi hi. unerstand me? me body sell to yu viry chip gooda gooda....

Comment by Wakaranai (April 26, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Nanindeska ne Laguio mu... Hakata ne... En nanu sasaabyan mu, Esaka ta tawana negaska ne... hai Nisunog rat bumo Sakajaja ko mo. Bakero ni ogag taratado Bugoku lomo. haehaehae...

Comment by WeW (April 25, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

WeeWee, maolek na un famatkilu sa gigun umasuda hit....hekua hafa! Maolek un adahi hao sa palakse na i satge mu ya siempre sulon hao....BUDDY!...

Comment by Na Unsaka (April 25, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Bisag unsa pay inyong iyawyaw karon, anha na lang mo kutob. Kanta na lang mo ug "Ihilak Ko Lang sa Tago." Luoy kaayo mo Bay!...

Comment by SAIPAN-DA (April 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Whoah... mixed languages hehe... whassup guys... you guys are funny. especially Mr. WeW hehe i'd like to propose a toast. Finally... feds are cumming. bye...

Comment by WeW (April 24, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Thanks SAIPAN Da!...

Comment by WeeWee (April 23, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

nyahaha! polu gua yao bechuli! Adahi palaksi sa fotgun. Tagala! smuck! hush hush buddy....

Comment by WeW (April 22, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

embusteru sa matamu, wala ko pakialam kon sino ka! Basta masaya ako. Kahit saan, kahit kailan, kahit ng oras, basta may karapatan ako mag salita! Kung hindi mo matiis pues wakang makarinig....

Comment by low max (April 21, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

bogus! bogus! papalatung! manluluko! embusteru! despensa pot fabot but este na taotao i man embusteru......

Comment by WeW (April 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Yes, I wait till you get booted out from here! Ha ha haha blah blah. Laugh all the way to your home country, smuck!...

Comment by WeW (April 20, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

WeOW, did I hurt your feelings? MY BAAAD. Smuck!...

Comment by Hapi Gow Lackee (April 18, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Ha ha ha ha bwa ha ha ha Stateless, Stateside or State of Calamity, whatever. Whoever you are, you are now going to be under the Federal Immigration and Labor control. Brace yourself for good or bad things to happen. But I hope we are all in beneficial state someday. Biba Saipan! Biba Federal MONEY!...

Comment by WeOW (April 17, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

I was stateless before but not anymore. Anyway, got no time for this senseless immature exchange of comments. Have a good life!...