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

USA119th CongressHR-449| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2025
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen

Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen

Republican Representative

American Samoa

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to significantly ease the path to United States citizenship for U.S. nationals, particularly those residing in outlying possessions. It establishes a new pathway for naturalization, waiving the English language and civics knowledge requirements , as well as certain continuous residence and physical presence stipulations, for nationals who have continuously resided in a U.S. state or outlying possession from birth. The legislation also addresses logistical barriers by allowing naturalization applications, interviews, and oath ceremonies to be conducted within an outlying possession , thereby eliminating the need for applicants to travel to a U.S. state. Furthermore, it grants the Secretary of Homeland Security discretion to waive personal interviews and impose a reduced fee for these specific naturalization applications. These changes aim to expedite citizenship for U.S. nationals, including those serving in the military, without requiring them to relocate or undergo additional educational testing. Additionally, the bill expands eligibility for children of U.S. nationals to become citizens, allowing those who are present and reside in an outlying possession to qualify. This comprehensive approach seeks to recognize the permanent allegiance of U.S. nationals and facilitate their integration as full citizens.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1941
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6061
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1941
    To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6061
    To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

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

USA119th CongressHR-449| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2025
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to significantly ease the path to United States citizenship for U.S. nationals, particularly those residing in outlying possessions. It establishes a new pathway for naturalization, waiving the English language and civics knowledge requirements , as well as certain continuous residence and physical presence stipulations, for nationals who have continuously resided in a U.S. state or outlying possession from birth. The legislation also addresses logistical barriers by allowing naturalization applications, interviews, and oath ceremonies to be conducted within an outlying possession , thereby eliminating the need for applicants to travel to a U.S. state. Furthermore, it grants the Secretary of Homeland Security discretion to waive personal interviews and impose a reduced fee for these specific naturalization applications. These changes aim to expedite citizenship for U.S. nationals, including those serving in the military, without requiring them to relocate or undergo additional educational testing. Additionally, the bill expands eligibility for children of U.S. nationals to become citizens, allowing those who are present and reside in an outlying possession to qualify. This comprehensive approach seeks to recognize the permanent allegiance of U.S. nationals and facilitate their integration as full citizens.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1941
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6061
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1941
    To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6061
    To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen

Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen

Republican Representative

American Samoa

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted