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BillHR 6158 · 119

American Samoa Statutory Nationality and Citizenship Act

Introduced
Nov 19, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Nov 19, 2025

Bill Summary

Grants US citizenship to people born in American Samoa, treating them similarly to those born in other US territories. Requires these individuals to meet standard citizenship requirements.

Sponsored By

Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
Republican · American Samoa · House

Bill Journey

  1. Nov 19, 2025
  2. Nov 19, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects people born in American Samoa, allowing them to obtain US citizenship and associated rights. It specifically impacts American Samoans who currently hold US national but not citizen status, potentially changing their access to federal benefits and services.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
IntroducedNov 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNov 19, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.