H.R. 9742: English Language Proficiency Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX-26)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: July 16, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (July 16, 2026)
English Language Proficiency Act
This bill eliminates the existing age and residency waivers (the "50/20" and "55/15" rules) that currently exempt older, long-term legal permanent residents from having to take the English and civics exams during the naturalization process.
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL-6) (July 16, 2026)
Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-1) (July 16, 2026)
Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) (July 16, 2026)
Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL-15) (July 20, 2026)
Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH-6) (July 21, 2026)