H.R. 9742 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9742 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2026Mr. Gill of Texas (for himself, Mr. Fine, Mr. Moore of Alabama, and Ms. Van Duyne) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate certain exceptions to the naturalization requirement as to understanding the English language, history, principles, and form of government of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the English Language Proficiency Act. 2. Elimination of certain exceptions to naturalization requirement as to understanding the English language, history, principles, and form of government of the United States Section 312(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423(b)) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3).