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American Samoa: Restoring self-determination in constitutional amendments

This bill restores the right of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to their territorial constitution independently. This means decisions about their fundamental law will be made by majority rule, without requiring further U.S. Congressional approval. In practice, this gives residents greater control over their own laws and future.
Key points
People of American Samoa regain the right to amend their constitution independently.
Amendments will be approved by majority rule, strengthening local democracy.
No further U.S. Congressional action will be required for territorial constitutional changes.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9350
Sponsor: Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To restore ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further Congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9350.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • People of American Samoa regain the right to amend their constitution independently.
  • Amendments will be approved by majority rule, strengthening local democracy.
  • No further U.S. Congressional action will be required for territorial constitutional changes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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