United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 4547 — America First Citizenship and Allegiance Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill aims to strengthen naturalization requirements for U.S. citizenship.

This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to enhance civics and language requirements for naturalization and to establish penalties for fraud in the process. It emphasizes allegiance to the U.S. Constitution and civic responsibilities.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means potential changes in the qualifications for work-related naturalization applications.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen the requirements for naturalization by enhancing civics and English language requirements, establishing consequences for fraud, and mandating instruction on the oath of allegiance.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1423

    an understanding of the English language → a sufficient understanding of the English language to read, write, speak, and understand ordinary English, including the English language used in the oath of allegiance described in section 337

    Enhances the requirement for English proficiency for naturalization applicants.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1423

    a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States → a substantial knowledge and understanding of the history, principles, form of government, constitutional structure, and civic obligations of the United States

    Strengthens the civics knowledge requirement for naturalization applicants.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1423

    (3) The examination required under paragraph (2) shall include questions testing the applicant's knowledge and understanding of-- (A) the Declaration of Independence; (B) the Constitution of the United States; (C) the Bill of Rights; (D) the separation of powers; (E) Federalism; (F) the rule of law; (G) equal citizenship under law; (H) religious liberty; (I) freedom of speech; (J) the history of the United States; (K) the duties and obligations of citizenship; (L) the meaning of the oath of allegiance described in section 337; and (M) the requirement that a citizen bear true faith and allegiance to the United States.

    Establishes specific topics to be covered in the civics examination for naturalization.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1423

    (4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) or any other provision of Federal law, the examination required under paragraph (2) shall be administered in the English language.

    Mandates that the civics examination must be conducted in English.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1423

    (5) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) or any other provision of Federal law, the Secretary shall ensure that an applicant may not satisfy the requirement under paragraph (2) unless the applicant correctly answers not less than 80 percent of the questions asked during the examination.

    Sets a minimum passing score of 80 percent for the naturalization civics examination.

  • 8 U.S.C. 1423

    (6) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) or any other provision of Federal law, the Secretary shall ensure that not less than 50 percent of the questions asked during the examination required under paragraph (2) concern the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the structure of the Government of the United States, or the oath of allegiance described in section 337.

    Ensures that half of the questions in the civics examination focus on foundational U.S. documents and government structure.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4547?
S 4547 is sponsored by Schmitt, Eric (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4547?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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