U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB9742: English Language Proficiency Act
Status: In committee, July 16, 2026
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.
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, July 16, 2026:
A BILL 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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the English Language Proficiency Act . SECTION 2. Elimination of certain exceptions to naturalization requirement as to understanding the English language, history, principles, and form of government of the United States Section 312(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1423(b) ) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3).
Sponsors
- Brandon Gill (R, HD-026) · primary sponsor
- Randy Fine (R, 6)
- Barry Moore (R, HD-AL-2)
- Elizabeth Van Duyne (R, HD-TX-24)
- Mary Miller (R, HD-015)
- Michael Rulli (R, HD-006)
- Riley Moore (R, HD-WV-2)
- Ronny Jackson (R, HD-TX-13)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Immigration
Common questions
- What is HB9742?
- HB9742 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): English Language Proficiency Act.
- What does HB9742 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of HB9742?
- In committee as of July 16, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (July 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB9742?
- Brandon Gill (R, HD-026), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB9742?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9742
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