H.R. 4862 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4862 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 16, 2010, sponsored by José E. Serrano with 142 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 142
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit each applicant for naturalization to choose to have the oath of allegiance for naturalization administered by a Member of Congress, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
José E. Serrano (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 114 Democrats, 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2010
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 16, 2010)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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