CITIZENSHIP

Amendments

Armed Forces: expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S5253, S5256 [10AP]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see S. 789), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 897), S5342 [11AP] (see S. 940), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1714), H3301 [10AP] (see H.R. 1806), H3353 [11AP] (see H.R. 1953, 1954), H3681 [6MY]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see S. 783), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1691), H3051 [9AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone and extend immigration benefits to the surviving family of members granted posthumous citizenship through death (see H.R. 1850), H3451 [29AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 2887), H7616 [24JY]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (see H.R. 1799), H3352 [11AP]

Children and youth: modify requirements for a child born abroad and out of wedlock to acquire citizenship based on the citizenship of the child's father (see H.R. 88), H54 [7JA]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H2702 [2AP]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Constitutional amendments: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 42), H2270 [20MR] (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1462 [27FE]

Gao Zhan: relief (see H.R. 230), H61 [7JA]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (see H.R. 2759), H7019 [16JY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

———adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H321 [5FE]

———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 2585), H5814 [24JN]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1901 [13MR]

———give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (see H.R. 3587), H12307 [21NO]

———moratorium (see H.R. 946), H1395 [26FE]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 3123), H8381 [17SE]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 1510), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

———provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain Amerasians (see H.R. 3360), H9811 [21OC]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 47), H53 [7JA]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1983), H3682 [6MY]

———treatment of spouses and children of Philippine servicemen who served in the U.S. Navy (see H.R. 723), H460 [12FE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend to simplify requirements for U.S. nationals to become citizens (see H.R. 2600), H5928 [25JN]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 656), S3993 [19MR] (see H.R. 1930), H3635 [1MY]

Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 1333), H1954 [18MR]

Oath of allegiance: codify (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3191), H8949 [25SE]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for thrity-five years eligible for the Office of President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 59), H5266 [11JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (see S.J. Res. 15), S9244 [10JY] (see H.J. Res. 67), H7838 [3SE]

Taxation: prevent the continued use of renouncing U.S. citizenship as a device for avoiding U.S. taxes (see S. 260), S1813 [30JA]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (see S. Res. 257), S13802 [3NO]

Terrorism: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (see S. 889), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 609), H321 [5FE] (see H.R. 1801), H3352 [11AP]

Briefs

Promise of National Service—A (Very) Brief History of an Idea: E.J. Dionne, Jr. and Kayla Meltzer Drogosz, Brookings Institution, E1705-E1707 [5SE]

Essays

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Elias Reisman, S8119 [18JN]

———Jessica Du, S8119 [18JN]

———Melissa Cheng, S8119 [18JN]

———Miranda Santucci, S8118 [18JN]

———Rachel Adams, S8118 [18JN]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Gearty, Kathleen M., E691 [7AP]

Lachut, Christina, E877 [6MY]

Mattiace, Jessica, E740 [11AP]

Mehrmann, John, H4850 [3JN], E976 [15MY]

Reynolds, Kacey L., S6849 [21MY], E780 [12AP]

Sianghio, John M., Jr., E823 [1MY]

Taylor, Charlotte, E774 [12AP]

Walker, Logan, E1135 [5JN]

Excerpts

Articles highlighting adversity faced by persons with limited English proficiency: U.S. English, Inc., E465 [13MR]

Letters

Naturalization requirements through Armed Forces service, naturalization benefits extension to Ready Reserve members, and posthumous benefits extension to surviving spouses, children, and parents: Dilia DeGrego, S7281 [4JN]

Lists

Congressional Conference on Civic Education State delegations, S11560 [16SE]

Oaths

Oath of Allegiance to the U.S., S11680 [17SE]

Poems

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service, H8366-H8369 [17SE], H10317 [4NO], E1859, E1868 [23SE]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1714), H3058 [10AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1954), H4899-H4910, H4921 [4JN], E1176 [9JN]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (H.R. 1691), H3057 [10AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone and extend immigration benefits to the surviving family of members granted posthumous citizenship through death (H.R. 1850), E814 [30AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom (H.R. 2887), E1599 [25JY]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty, H4904 [4JN]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (H.R. 1799), E775 [12AP]

Association of Americans Resident Overseas: anniversary, E1292 [18JN]

Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services: jurisdiction, H5732 [24JN]

Community service: importance of national service, E1705 [5SE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

Constitution Week: observance, H8287, H8288 [17SE], E1822 [17SE], E1855 [23SE]

Constitutional amendments: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 42), E547 [21MR]

DAR: tribute to Kansas Society Prairie Rose Chapter, E1822 [17SE]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (H.R. 997), E464 [13MR]

Gao Zhan: relief (H.R. 230), H26 [7JA]

Hamburg, NY: tribute to Character First (organization), E2260 [6NO]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (H.R. 2759), E1499 [17JY]

Immigration: give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (H.R. 3587), E2413 [22NO]

———moratorium, H2560 [1AP]

———moratorium (H.R. 946), H2466 [27MR]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (H.R. 832), E842 [1MY]

———provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain Amerasians (H.R. 3360), E2104 [21OC]

———restore fairness to immigration law (H.R. 47), E32 [8JA]

———restore fairness to immigration laws, H9195 [2OC]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (H.R. 1983), E1076 [23MY]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (H.R. 1333), sponsorship withdrawal, E542 [20MR]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (H.R. 731), E542 [20MR]

Oath of allegiance: codify (H.R. 3191), H9286 [8OC]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (H.J. Res. 67), E1692 [4SE]

Terrorism: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (H.R. 1801), E772 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Aguirre, Eduardo, Jr.: nomination to be Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Director, S8256 [19JN]

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S6839 [21MY], S7280-S7283 [4JN]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (S. 922), S5337, S5380-S5383 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (S. 789), S4842 [3AP]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S4953 [8AP], S4999 [9AP], S5256 [10AP]

Carey, Paulette: VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient, S4324 [24MR]

Congress: enact law to protect oath of allegiance, S11409 [11SE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Constitution Week: observance, S11627-S11629 [17SE]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Metro Detroit Youth Day, S9047 [8JY]

FAA: require that U.S. air carriers be effectively controlled by U.S. citizens, S7813 [12JN]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (S. 1510), S10632, S10634 [31JY]

———restore fairness to immigration law, S14314 [10NO]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (S. 656), S9189 [10JY]

National security: investigate granting of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to suspected terrorists, S15948 [25NO]

Oath of allegiance: codify (S. 1628), S11680 [17SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (S.J. Res. 15), S9251 [10JY]

Taxation: prevent the continued use of renouncing U.S. citizenship as a device for avoiding U.S. taxes (S. 260), S1821 [30JA]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (S. Res. 257), S13833, S13834 [3NO]

Terrorism: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (S. 889), S5349 [11AP]

Reports filed

Armed Forces Naturalization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1954) (H. Rept. 108-111), H4254 [19MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1954), S7926 [16JN]

Statements

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Civic Education Plan for Tennessee, S16101 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education, S16102 [9DE]

Texts of

H.R. 1954, Armed Forces Naturalization Act, H4899-H4901 [4JN]

S. 783, expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members of the Armed Forces, S5256 [10AP]

S. 789, Citizenship for Servicemembers Act, S4842 [3AP]

S. 889, Terrorist Victim Citizenship Relief Act, S5350 [11AP]

S. 922, Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act, S5381 [11AP]

S. 940, Armed Forces Citizenship Act, S5490 [29AP]

S. 1510, Permanent Partners Immigration Act, S10632-S10634 [31JY]

S. Res. 257, provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship, S13804, S13834 [3NO]