16 U.S. Code § 410qq–3 - “Native American Samoan” defined

For purposes of this subchapter the term “native American Samoan” means a person who is a citizen or national of the United States and who is a lineal descendant of an inhabitant of the Samoan Islands on April 18, 1900. For purposes of this subchapter, Swains Island shall be considered part of the Samoan Islands.

(Pub. L. 100–571, § 4, Oct. 31, 1988, 102 Stat. 2882.)