H.R. 9742 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
English Language Proficiency Act
H.R. 9742 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 16, 2026, sponsored by Brandon Gill with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 16, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Immigration
Sponsor
Brandon Gill (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 16, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 16, 2026)
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- H.R. 9854: Citizenship Act of 2026
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Other Immigration bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 5: Laken Riley Act
- S. 2: Secure America Act
- H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act
- H.R. 30: Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
- H.R. 32: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
- H.J.Res. 72: Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
- H.R. 163: Finish the Wall Act
- H.J.Res. 172: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States…
- H.J.Res. 206: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that any Representative…
- S.J.Res. 213: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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