H.R. 1941 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1941 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 16, 2021, sponsored by Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
This bill waives certain requirements for U.S. nationals applying for citizenship. Currently, individuals born in an outlying possession (i.e., American Samoa or Swains Island) are U.S. nationals but do not automatically acquire citizenship through birth in an outlying possession. Under this bill, a U.S. national who otherwise qualifies may become a citizen upon establishing residence and physical presence in a U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (May 18, 2021)
Other Immigration bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 5681: Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act
- S. 3157: Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
- S. 5168: Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
- H.R. 461: Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
- H.R. 1259: REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021
- S. 1891: NO BAN Act
- H.R. 1901: Stopping Border Surges Act
- H.R. 1909: Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
- H.R. 2029: American Dream Employment Act of 2021
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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