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English Language Proficiency Act

USA119th CongressHR-9742| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Barry Moore (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by eliminating specific exceptions to the naturalization requirements for U.S. citizenship. It targets Section 312(b) of the Act, striking paragraphs (2) and (3) which currently allow certain individuals to bypass proficiency standards. The bill's core purpose is to ensure that all applicants for naturalization must demonstrate an understanding of the English language , as well as the history, principles, and form of government of the United States . This change would establish a uniform standard, requiring every prospective citizen to meet these foundational knowledge and language criteria.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

English Language Proficiency Act

USA119th CongressHR-9742| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
This legislation proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by eliminating specific exceptions to the naturalization requirements for U.S. citizenship. It targets Section 312(b) of the Act, striking paragraphs (2) and (3) which currently allow certain individuals to bypass proficiency standards. The bill's core purpose is to ensure that all applicants for naturalization must demonstrate an understanding of the English language , as well as the history, principles, and form of government of the United States . This change would establish a uniform standard, requiring every prospective citizen to meet these foundational knowledge and language criteria.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
Barry Moore (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

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