118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3544Remote Naturalization Act

To permit remote oath ceremonies, and for other purposes.

Immigration
Introduced May 18, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 18, 2023
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Referred
May 18, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish procedures to provide for remote oath ceremonies for naturalization, including through the use of videoconferencing technology. Under this bill, the option to participate in a remote oath ceremony shall be available to an individual with an approved naturalization application who is unable to attend a ceremony in person, including if in-person ceremonies have been cancelled due to a declared national emergency.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
May 18, 2023
Introduced in House
May 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.