Bill · S. 3568· Senate(119-S-3568)
Naturalization and Oath Ceremony Protection Act
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Naturalization and Oath Ceremony Protection Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to give approved naturalization applicants the right to complete their process. This includes appearing at a ceremony, taking the oath of allegiance, and receiving a certificate of naturalization. It limits the reasons the Secretary of Homeland Security can bar someone from a ceremony to fraud or statutory ineligibility. The bill also prohibits excluding people based on nationality or general policies. Finally, it provides paths for judicial review and legal remedies if these rights are violated.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would immigrants be better off under this?+10
Directly protects the right of approved applicants to complete their naturalization process.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+8
Provides legal guarantees for approved applicants to complete the final steps of naturalization.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+8
Establishes procedural protections, written notice, and judicial review for denied ceremonies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Guaranteed Completion of Naturalization: Approved applicants have a right to attend their ceremony, take the oath, and get their certificate (Section 2, Sec. 337A(a)(1)).
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Protection Against Discrimination: People cannot be delayed or excluded from ceremonies based on their country of origin, nationality, or place of birth (Section 2, Sec. 337A(b)(1)).
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Protection from General Policy Bans: Individuals cannot be excluded based on categorical reviews, heightened-risk designations, or general directives that are not based on their own individual eligibility (Section 2, Sec. 337A(b)(2)-(3)).
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Procedural Fairness: If the government decides to bar an applicant, they must provide written notice, a chance to respond, and a review by a supervisor (Section 2, Sec. 337A(a)(2)(B)).
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Legal Accountability: Applicants can seek judicial review and may be eligible for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs if they win a court action to enforce these rights (Section 2, Sec. 337A(d) and (e)(2)).
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Transparency: The Secretary of Homeland Security is prohibited from using secret or informal policies and must publish guidance in the Federal Register (Section 2, Sec. 337A(f)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential for Postponement: National security threats allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to postpone an oath of allegiance for up to 30 days (Section 2, Sec. 337A(c)).
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+10Good For African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+8Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Voting Access+5Improves Voting Rights+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+8Improves Government Transparency+7
- 12/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate