US nationals would get an easier path to citizenship, especially those in outlying areas or serving in the military.
This bill would make it easier for U.S. nationals, especially those living in U.S. outlying possessions or serving in the military, to become U.S. citizens. It would waive some current requirements like certain educational tests and allow naturalization steps to happen closer to home. Children of U.S. nationals living in outlying possessions would also find it easier to apply for citizenship.
Today, United States nationals generally face specific residence, physical presence, and educational requirements for naturalization, and often must apply within a State. This bill would waive some of these requirements for those continuously residing in a State or outlying possession from birth, and would allow naturalization steps to happen in outlying possessions. It would also expand citizenship eligibility for children of U.S. nationals living in outlying possessions.
HR 449 · 119th Congress · January 15, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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