HR9742Referred to Committee

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate certain exceptions to the naturalization requirement as to understanding the English language, history, principles, and form of government of the United States.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-16
Introduced
3
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Brandon Gill
Brandon Gill
Republican · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 91.3% (598 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-16

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would remove certain exceptions that currently allow some people applying for U.S. citizenship to skip or modify the English language and civics test requirements. This would affect immigrants seeking to become citizens, potentially making the naturalization process more difficult for older applicants or those with disabilities who currently qualify for accommodations or waivers.

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