Reaffirming the consent of the governed as the United States marks 250 years of independence.

This resolution reaffirms that the founding principles of equality and consent of the governed apply equally to residents of U.S. territories and commonwealths, including American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. It explicitly rejects the racist reasoning behind the Insular Cases, which have historically limited democratic rights for these populations despite their contributions through taxation and military service. The measure supports the right to self-determination for these residents without endorsing any specific political status option.