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H.R. 5750 - Senior Citizenship Act of 2008

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain elderly persons from demonstrating an understanding of the English language and the history, principles, and form of government of the United States as a requirement for naturalization, and to permit certain other elderly persons to take the history and government examination in a language of their choice. (by More
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain elderly persons from demonstrating an understanding of the English language and the history, principles, and form of government of the United States as a requirement for naturalization, and to permit certain other elderly persons to take the history and government examination in a language of their choice. (by CRS) Hide
 
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Senior Citizenship Act of 2008

H.R. 5750 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)

Summary
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain elderly persons from demonstrating an understanding of the English language and the history, principles, and form of government of the United States as a requirement for naturalization, and to permit certain other elderly persons to take the history and government examination in a language of their choice. (by CRS)
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain elderly persons from demonstrating an understanding of the English language and the history, principles, and form of government of the United States as a requirement for naturalization, and to permit certain other elderly persons to take the history and government examination in a language of their choice.
Other Titles
  • Senior Citizenship Act of 2008
Sponsor
Jerrold Nadler
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Subjects
  • Immigration
  • Aged
  • Citizenship
  • Citizenship education
  • Communications
  • Education
  • Educational tests
  • English language
  • Language and languages
  • Naturalization
  • Politics and government
  • Residence requirements
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    Major Actions
    Introduced4/09/2008
    Referred to Committee
    Bill History

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    ActionDateDescription
    Introduced4/09/2008
    4/09/2008Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
    4/28/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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