To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.
This bill (HR 449) would allow U.S. nationals (primarily residents of U.S. territories like Puerto Rico) to become U.S. citizens more easily. It waives standard naturalization requirements such as state residency, educational testing, and application fees for those who have continuously resided in a U.S. territory since birth or serve in military/civilian roles requiring citizenship. Key provisions include expedited processing without needing to relocate, potential waiver of personal interviews, and reduced fees for these applicants. The bill directly affects U.S. nationals in territories who seek citizenship to serve in the military, secure clearances, or access full citizenship rights.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan 15, 2025
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Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
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