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Proud To Be an American Citizen Act of 1996

Introduced: April 25, 1996 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 17, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Apr 25, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 25, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Proud To Be an American Citizen Act of 1996 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to: (1) the naturalization oath; (2) naturalization funding; (3) English language and related requirements; (4) citizenship preparation; (5) distribution of naturalization information; (6) citizenship council consultation; (7) naturalization applications and examinations; (8) statistics; and (9) naturalization through military service.

Establishes the National Advisory Board on Naturalization.

Directs the Attorney General to make funds available for demonstration projects to administer the oath of allegiance to applicant groups on a business day around July 4.

What's happening now May 17, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2