To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.

This bill changes the rules for people from American Samoa and Swains Island to become U.S. citizens. Right now, people born in these places are U.S. nationals but not automatic citizens, and they must move to a U.S. state to apply for citizenship. The bill would let them become citizens by living in their home territories instead of having to move to a state. It also removes some requirements like English language tests and public ceremonies for people who have lived in these territories their whole lives. Additionally, children born outside the U.S. to American citizen parents could gain citizenship by living in these territories, instead of having to be present in the mainland United States.

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