To promote the naturalization of eligible individuals by making the administration of oaths of allegiance more efficient, improving the dissemination of information about eligibility and requirements for naturalization, making grants for citizenship preparation, and requiring the Attorney General periodically to consult with appropriate private organizations, and for other purposes.
Proud To Be an American Citizen Act of 1996 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to: (1) the naturalization oath; (2) naturalization funding; (3) English language and related requirements; (4) citizenship preparation; (5) distribution of naturalization information; (6) citizenship council consultation; (7) naturalization applications and examinations; (8) statistics; and (9) naturalization through military service.
Establishes the National Advisory Board on Naturalization.
Directs the Attorney General to make funds available for demonstration projects to administer the oath of allegiance to applicant groups on a business day around July 4.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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