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HR 5976119th CongressIn Committee
To protect collective self-determination and individual rights under Federal statutes conferring nationality on persons born and residing in the territory of American Samoa, to enable subsequent elective United States citizenship upon application of such persons residing in a State or in a territory subject to sections 301 through 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-American Samoa)
Standard Summary
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Protects collective self-determination and individual rights of American Samoans while enabling elective U.S. citizenship for those residing in states or territories subject to certain immigration provisions.
Key Points
- 1Amends Immigration and Nationality Act Section 341(b) to allow American Samoans to choose U.S. citizenship on passports
- 2Provides two passport options: one identifying as non-citizen national, another as citizen and national
- 3Repeals Section 325 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
- 4Updates section header and table of contents for Section 341
- 5Addresses nationality status of persons born in American Samoa
- 6Sponsored by Representative Radewagen
Impact Areas
American Samoan residents and citizensU.S. immigration and nationality lawPassport application processTerritorial status and self-determination
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