CITIZENSHIP

Articles and editorials

Importance of Citizens—We Must Hear It Over and Over, E1730 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: assist members in obtaining U.S. citizenship (see S. 2097), S13570 [14DE] (see S. 2165), S14316 [21DE] (see H.R. 4533), H11653 [14DE]

———authorize a case-by-case waiver of certain naturalization requirements for children of members of the Armed Forces who are adopted outside the U.S. (see H.R. 4498), H11327 [8DE]

———exempt members from naturalization requirements relative to English language, knowledge of government, good moral character, and period of service (see H.R. 3911), H8386 [27SE]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 661), H411 [8FE]

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. 260), H136 [6JA]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 698), H521 [9FE]

Civil liberties: ensure that U.S. citizens in another country during time of war are not detained by the U.S. unless fundamental rights to information, counsel, and communication are protected (see H.R. 2219), H3112 [10MY]

Constitutional amendments: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based on citizenship or legal permanent resident status of parents (see H.J. Res. 41), H1969 [13AP] (see H.J. Res. 46), H2737 [28AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens (see S. 1815), S10972 [4OC]

———consolidate citizenship and immigration databases into a comprehensive database to improve customer service and enhance national security and public safety (see H.R. 4412), H11034 [18NO]

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), H845 [1MR]

Frank, Anne: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 48), H3055 [5MY]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: eliminate application deadlines (see H.R. 3018), H4896 [21JN]

House of Representatives: constitutional amendment on basing apportionment on number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 53), H4355 [9JN]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 342), H194 [25JA]

———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 2055), H2879 [3MY]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 1278), S6909 [21JN] (see H.R. 3006), H4895 [21JN]

———reduce the residency requirement for the naturalization of aliens with extraordinary ability so that such aliens may represent the U.S. at international events (see S. 2044), S13161 [17NO]

———reunify families, permit earned access to permanent resident status, protect against unfair employment practices, reform the diversity visa program, and adjust status for Haitian and Liberian nationals (see H.R. 257), H136 [6JA]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 3450), H6932 [27JY]

Oath of allegiance: codify (see S. 1087), S5532 [19MY] (see H.R. 1804), H2471 [21AP] (see H.R. 2513), H3694 [19MY]

———codify and encourage efforts of prospective citizens to become citizens (see H.R. 4168), H9362 [27OC]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make non-natural-born citizens who have been naturalized for thirty-five years eligible for the Offices of President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 42), H2102 [14AP]

———constitutional amendment to make non-natural-born citizens who have been naturalized for twenty years, and meet other eligibility requirements, eligible for the Office of President (see H.J. Res. 2), H79 [4JA] (see H.J. Res. 15), H285 [1FE]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see S.J. Res. 22), S9285 [28JY] (see H.J. Res. 54), H4486 [14JN]

Southeast Asia: provide for the automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship by certain individuals (see H.R. 814), H629 [15FE] (see H.R. 2687), H4140 [26MY]

Taghizadeh, Ahmad Khabaz: relief (see H.R. 290), H138 [6JA]

Vatani, Azammolok Taghizadeh: relief (see H.R. 290), H138 [6JA]

Voting: require proof of U.S. citizenship as a condition of registering to vote in elections for Federal office (see H.R. 4462), H11219 [7DE]

Lists

Congressional Conference on Civic Education delegates, S10368-S10370 [22SE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: assist members in obtaining U.S. citizenship, E2537 [14DE]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information on an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H3393, H3394 [17MY]

Constitutional amendments: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based on citizenship or legal permanent resident status of parents (H.J. Res. 46), E816 [28AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: citizenship and immigration services funding, H3369, H3370, H3373-H3375 [17MY]

———investigation of corruption allegations at the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, H8702 [6OC]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information on an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H11958 [16DE]

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), E355 [3MR]

Harris, Martha: Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Citizenship Achievement Award recipient, E1406 [30JN]

Immigration: earned legalization program, H11802 [15DE]

———encourage Caribbean immigrants to apply for citizenship, E1730 [29JY]

———enforce existing Federal law that localities report aliens who commit crimes to immigration authorities, H4543 [15JN], H4584-H4586 [16JN]

———impact on citizenship and national security, E403 [10MR]

Oath of allegiance: codify, H11983, H11984 [16DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make non-natural-born citizens who have been naturalized for twenty years, and meet other eligibility requirements, eligible for the Office of President (H.J. Res. 2), E4, E12 [4JA]

Puerto Rico: political status relative to anniversary of Congress granting U.S. citizenship, H918 [2MR]

———voting rights of residents who are U.S. citizens, H2787 [3MY]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (H.J. Res. 54), E1481 [13JY]

Southeast Asia: provide for the automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship by certain individuals (H.R. 2687), E1119 [26MY]

Truesdale, Matthew: Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Citizenship Achievement Award recipient, E1422 [1JY]

Wilson, Alyssa: Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Citizenship Achievement Award recipient, E1388 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: assist members in obtaining U.S. citizenship (S. 2097), S13572 [14DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S10367 [22SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens (S. 1815), S10974 [4OC], S13467 [13DE]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (S. 1278), S6917 [21JN]

Oath of allegiance: codify (S. 1087), S5539 [19MY]

Passports: prohibit funding to implement regulations requiring U.S. citizens to present passports at border crossings, S8129 [12JY]

Texts of

S. 1278, Uniting American Families Act, S6917-S6919 [21JN]

Tributes

Pulaski, Casimir, E2035 [6OC]