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HR 3911 109th Congress House

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt members of the Armed Forces from naturalization requirements relating to English language, knowledge of government, good moral character, and…

Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt members of the Armed Forces from naturalization requirements relating to English language, knowledge of … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt members of the Armed Forces from naturalization requirements relating to English language, knowledge of government, good moral character, and period of service.

Introduced: December 8, 2005 See on congress.gov
Immigration AliensArmed Forces and National SecurityCivics educationEnglish language
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 17, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Sep 27, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 27, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 17, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt members of the armed forces from naturalization requirements respecting English language and government knowledge, good moral character, and period of service.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Dec 8, 2005
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3911: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt members of the Armed Forces from naturalization requirements relating to English language, knowledge of government, good moral character, and period of service.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3911/
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"H.R. 3911: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt members of the Armed Forces from naturalization requirements relating to English language, knowledge of government, good moral character, and period of service.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3911/.
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H.R. 3911, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3911/.
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[H.R. 3911: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt members of the Armed Forces from naturalization requirements relating to English language, knowledge of government, good moral character, and period of service.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-3911/)
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