US HB3328 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 30-0)
Status: Introduced on June 18 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 18 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides for waivers and reductions for various naturalization-related fees for individuals below certain income levels. For an individual whose income is less than 150% of the federal poverty line, no fees shall be charged for various applications, such as applications for naturalization or for a replacement citizenship document. For individuals whose income is less than 250% of the federal poverty line, not more than 50% of a naturalization-related fee shall be charged or collected.
Title
Citizenship Affordability Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Norma Torres [D-CA] | Rep. Adriano Espaillat [D-NY] | Rep. Ilhan Omar [D-MN] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] |
| Rep. Jesus Garcia [D-IL] | Rep. Salud Carbajal [D-CA] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] |
| Rep. Ruben Gallego [D-AZ] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] | Rep. TJ Cox [D-CA] |
| Rep. Dwight Evans [D-PA] | Rep. Debra Haaland [D-NM] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] | Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] |
| Rep. Gregory Meeks [D-NY] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Rashida Tlaib [D-MI] | Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA] |
| Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Joseph Kennedy [D-MA] | Rep. Rick Larsen [D-WA] | Rep. Lisa Rochester [D-DE] |
| Rep. Tony Cardenas [D-CA] | Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX] | Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] | Rep. Suzan DelBene [D-WA] |
| Rep. Diana DeGette [D-CO] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-30 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. |
| 2019-06-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2019-06-18 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1862 (Same As) 2019-06-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Citizenship and naturalization
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Poverty and welfare assistance
User charges and fees
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Poverty and welfare assistance
User charges and fees
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3328/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3328/BILLS-116hr3328ih.pdf |
