H.R. 4858 · 117th Congress
Remote Naturalization Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Norma Torres
- Introduced
- 2021-07-29
- Latest action
- 2022-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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.