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HR 5518 117th Congress House Immigration

Virtual Naturalization Act of 2021

Introduced: October 8, 2021 Introduced by: Garcia, Sylvia R. Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Oct 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 8, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Virtual Naturalization Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish procedures for conducting remote naturalization oath ceremonies. An individual may complete the naturalization process by participating in such a remote oath ceremony in lieu of an in-person ceremony.

What's happening now November 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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