Bill · H.R. 449· House(119-HR-449)
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Aumua Amata Radewagen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding naturalization for United States nationals. It seeks to waive certain requirements for those who have resided in an outlying possession of the United States from birth. The legislation allows for the waiver of specific educational testing and other requirements. It also provides for the potential of reduced application fees. Additionally, the bill aims to make naturalization proceedings available within outlying possessions.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill makes naturalization more accessible by waiving certain requirements and making proceedings available in outlying possessions.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+7
The bill expedites the naturalization process for U.S. nationals by waiving educational testing and providing for reduced application fees.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill allows the Secretary to impose reduced fees for naturalization applications.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expedited Citizenship for Nationals: United States nationals serving in the military or other civilians can obtain citizenship on an expedited basis without needing to move, take further educational tests, or pay specific fees (Section 1(a)(6)).
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Waiver of Requirements for Long-term Residents: Individuals who have resided in a State or an outlying possession of the United States from birth may naturalize without complying with sections 312, 337(a), or specific parts of section 316(a) (Section 1(b)).
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Increased Accessibility of Proceedings: The Secretary must provide that applications, interviews, oaths, and ceremonies are available in outlying possessions for certain applicants (Section 1(b)).
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Reduced Costs: The Secretary of Homeland Security has the discretion to impose reduced fees for naturalization applications under the specified subsection compared to other applications (Section 1(b)).
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Waiver of Interviews: The Secretary of Homeland Security has the discretion to waive a personal interview during the investigation and examination process (Section 1(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Continuous Residence: For those attempting to meet eligibility through continuous residence, an absence from a State or outlying possession for more than 180 days will break that continuity unless the person proves they did not abandon their residence (Section 1(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House