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H.R. 3544: Remote Naturalization Act
Quick Facts
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA-35)
Congress: 118th
Date Introduced: May 18, 2023
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 18, 2023)
Bill Summary
Remote Naturalization Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish procedures to provide for remote oath ceremonies for naturalization, including through the use of videoconferencing technology.
Under this bill, the option to participate in a remote oath ceremony shall be available to an individual with an approved naturalization application who is unable to attend a ceremony in person, including if in-person ceremonies have been cancelled due to a declared national emergency.