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Citizenship Affordability Act

USA116th CongressS-1862| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Citizenship Affordability Act This bill provides for waivers and reductions for various naturalization-related fees for individuals below certain income levels. For an individual whose income is less than 150% of the federal poverty line, no fees shall be charged for various applications, such as applications for naturalization or for a replacement citizenship document. For individuals whose income is less than 250% of the federal poverty line, not more than 50% of a naturalization-related fee shall be charged or collected.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3328
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 30, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3328
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3328: Citizenship Affordability Act
Citizenship and naturalizationImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresPoverty and welfare assistanceUser charges and fees

Citizenship Affordability Act

USA116th CongressS-1862| Senate 
| Updated: 6/13/2019
Citizenship Affordability Act This bill provides for waivers and reductions for various naturalization-related fees for individuals below certain income levels. For an individual whose income is less than 150% of the federal poverty line, no fees shall be charged for various applications, such as applications for naturalization or for a replacement citizenship document. For individuals whose income is less than 250% of the federal poverty line, not more than 50% of a naturalization-related fee shall be charged or collected.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3328
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 30, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3328
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3328: Citizenship Affordability Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Citizenship and naturalizationImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresPoverty and welfare assistanceUser charges and fees