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 PUBLIC LAW 96-351—SEPT. 15, 1980

94 STAT. 1161

Public Law 96-351 96th Congress An Act To authorize the enlistment of citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Sept. 15, 1980 [H.R. 4627]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Northern United States of America in Congress assembled, That notwithstand-Mariana ing the provisions of sections 8253 and 8253 of title 10, United States Islands. Code, and in accordance with a Covenant to Establish a Common- Enlistment wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the of citizens in United States of America (approved on March 24, 1976, by Public Law U.S. Armed 94-241), a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands who indicates in Forces. 3253 10 u writing to a commissioned officer of the Armed Forces of the United note.s e States of America an intent to become a citizen, and not a national, of the United States upon full implementation of such Covenant, and who is otherwise qualified for military service under applicable laws and regulations, may enlist in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Expiration date. SEC. 2. This Act shall expire upon the establishment of the 10 USC 3253 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. note. Approved September 15, 1980.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 96-468 (Comm. on Armed Services). SENATE REPORT No. 96-851 (Comm. on Armed Services). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 125 (1979): Oct. 15, considered and passed House. Vol. 126 (1980): July 25, considered and passed Senate, amended. Aug. 28, House concurred in Senate amendments. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS: Vol. 16, No. 38 (1980): Sept. 15, Presidential statement.

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