# 117-hr-9350: 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.

117-hr-9350, 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., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS); status Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-9350
- Congress: 117
- 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.
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced: 2022-11-18
- Sponsor: Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] (R-AS)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

This bill repeals the statute that prevents the people of American Samoa from approving amendments or modifications to the constitution of that territory.

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## Sources
- [117-hr-9350 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9350)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-9350 (as of 2025-11-18).