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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9742
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 16, 2026
Mr. Gill of Texas (for himself, Mr. Fine, Mr. Moore of Alabama, and Ms. Van Duyne) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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
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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).