H.R. 449 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals, and for other purposes.
H.R. 449 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 15, 2025, sponsored by Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- 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
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 15, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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