What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 6062.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-25.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/plaws/publ232/PLAW-118publ232.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Who is the primary sponsor?

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

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 118-232.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 6062

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American Samoa: Restoring Self-Determination in Constitutional Amendments

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: The people of American Samoa can now independently amend their territorial constitution. Amendments will be approved by majority rule, strengthening local democracy. No further U.S. Congressional approval is required for territorial constitutional changes.

This law restores the ability of American Samoa's people to approve amendments to their territorial constitution. This means changes can be made by majority rule, without requiring further U.S. Congressional action. Citizens gain more control over their own laws.

Key points

The people of American Samoa can now independently amend their territorial constitution.

Amendments will be approved by majority rule, strengthening local democracy.

No further U.S. Congressional approval is required for territorial constitutional changes.

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Additional Information

To restore the 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 an 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.

Print number: HR 6062

Sponsor: Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]

Process start date: 2023-10-25

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