Bill · H.R. 5976· House(119-HR-5976)
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
- 11/7/2025
- Last activity
- 11/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Aumua Amata Radewagen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to protect collective self-determination and individual rights for people born and residing in American Samoa. It seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding how United States nationals can obtain passports. Specifically, it allows certain individuals to apply for a United States passport that identifies them as both a national and a citizen. This option is available to those who reside in a State or a territory subject to sections 301 through 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill also includes conforming amendments and a repeal of Section 325.
Yes
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+8
The bill allows non-citizen nationals residing in specific territories or states to elect to be recognized as United States citizens through their passport application.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill grants U.S. nationals residing in specified areas the ability to obtain citizenship through a written request in their passport application.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Providing a clear path to citizenship can facilitate access to federal benefits and economic opportunities available to citizens.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Elective United States Citizenship: The bill allows persons residing in a State or specific territories to request a United States passport that identifies them as both a national and a citizen of the United States. This change is enabled through a written and signed request in the application process (Section 1(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+8
- 11/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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