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

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 449 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Jan 15, 2025

What it does

This bill waives certain requirements for U.S. nationals applying for citizenship. Currently, individuals born in an outlying possession (i.e., American Samoa or Swains Island) are U.S. nationals but do not automatically acquire citizenship through birth in an outlying possession. Under this bill, a U.S. national who otherwise qualifies may become a citizen upon establishing residence and physical presence in a U.S. outlying possession. Currently, U.S. nationals must become a resident of a state to qualify for naturalization. The bill also waives certain naturalization requirements, including those related to English language proficiency and participation in a public ceremony, for…

Official summary · Introduced in House · Jan 15, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 15, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 15, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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