H.R. 449: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.

H.R. 449 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, individuals born in U.S. outlying possessions like American Samoa or Swains Island are U.S. nationals but not automatically U.S. citizens. To become citizens, they must establish residency in a U.S. state. This bill changes that, allowing U.S.… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.