H.R.9742

English Language Proficiency Act

Introduced·7/16/26

Prefiled

Introduced7/16/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

H. R. 9742

Introduced in House · July 19, 2026

July 16, 2026

Mr. 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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “English Language Proficiency Act”.

HR9742 U.S. House: English Language Proficiency Act