HB10786: Civic Literacy in Higher Education Act

What the bill says

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain institutions to require students who are United States citizens to pass the United States naturalization test in order to graduate, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, October 9, 2026:

A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain institutions to require students who are United States citizens to pass the United States naturalization test in order to graduate, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Civic Literacy in Higher Education Act . SECTION 2. Citizenship test required for graduation Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the and (B) without access to any books or notes. .

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Sponsors

• Max Miller (R, HD-OH-7) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2. October 9, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB10786?

HB10786 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Civic Literacy in Higher Education Act.

What does HB10786 do?

In its own words: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain institutions to require students who are United States citizens to pass the United States naturalization test in order to graduate, and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB10786?

In committee as of October 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (October 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB10786?

Max Miller (R, HD-OH-7).

Where is the official record for HB10786?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10786