English Language Proficiency Act

This bill would change the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing paragraphs (2) and (3) of Section 312(b). Under current law, those paragraphs give exceptions or special consideration to some older applicants who have lived in the U.S. as permanent residents for many years. These exceptions apply to the requirements to understand English and to know U.S. history and government. If the bill passes, those applicants would have to meet the same requirements as other people applying to become U.S. citizens. The exception in paragraph (1), which is not removed, would remain.

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Sponsors

• Brandon Gill Republican sponsor
• 7 cosponsors