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House bill · H.R. 9742 (119th Congress)

English Language Proficiency Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 16, 2026

Sponsor: Brandon Gill (U.S. Representative, TX-26, Republican)

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Summary

This bill would repeal two existing exemptions from the English-language and civics requirements for naturalization — those based on an applicant's age combined with length of residence, and those for applicants with certain physical or developmental disabilities or mental impairments.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

5

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Full history

  1. Jul 16, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 16, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 16, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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