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English Language Proficiency Act

H.R. 9742 · 119th Congress · Jul 16, 2026 · Lineage

A BILL

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.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “English Language Proficiency Act”.

Sec. 2 Elimination of certain exceptions to naturalization requirement as to understanding the English language, history, principles, and form of government of the United States

Section 312(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423(b)) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3).