Posts - Bill - 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.
house 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that people born in American Samoa can keep their unique national status while also having the option to become U.S. citizens if they choose. This bill aims to clarify their rights and provide a clear path to citizenship through an application process.
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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.
Views
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Citizenship isn’t an entitlement; it’s earned. Elective status keeps standards intact.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Finally, a step toward justice—American Samoans deserve full citizenship, not second-class status.
moderate 11/07/2025
Balancing sovereignty and rights is tricky; this bill walks that tightrope with cautious optimism.
moderate 11/07/2025
Citizenship by choice—sounds fair, but why not just grant it outright and be done with it?
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Why fix what isn’t broken? American Samoa’s unique status protects its culture and autonomy.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
This bill isn’t charity; it’s correcting a long-standing injustice. Welcome to the 21st century, Congress.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
When you’re born American, you should be *born a citizen,* not made to beg for it.
moderate 11/07/2025
Giving a path to citizenship without forcing it? Not perfect, but a pragmatic compromise for American Samoa.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Federal overreach much? This bill muddles the delicate balance of territory rights and national unity.