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.

Bill 118 hr 6062, also known as the American Samoa Self-Determination Act, aims to restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to their territorial constitution based on majority rule. This act is in line with the democratic principles of self-determination and is authorized by an Act of Congress delegating the administration of Federal territorial law in American Samoa to the President and the Secretary of the Interior.

The Constitution of American Samoa was originally approved under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, which allows for the constitution to be amended without the need for further congressional action. However, this authority is subject to the oversight of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

In summary, Bill 118 hr 6062 seeks to empower the people of American Samoa to have a greater say in amending their territorial constitution through a democratic process, while still maintaining the necessary oversight and authority of Congress as outlined in the Constitution.