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- H.R.2405
H.R.2405: Proud to Be an American Citizen Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced May 21, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 24, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (50 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Proud to Be an American Citizen Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to make funds available annually to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or to approved public or private nonprofit entities to support public ceremonies for administering oaths of allegiance to naturalizing legal immigrants. States that such ceremonies shall: (1) be held on a date that is on or near Independence Day; and (2) include...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| May 21, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Sam Farr (D-Calif.) |