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English Language Proficiency Act

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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.Official Title as Introduced

English Language Proficiency ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 9742·House·Bill·Immigration

Rep. Brandon Gill(Republican-Texas-26)·

Jul 16, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jul 16, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill text

Jul 16, 2026As introduced in the House