H.R. 9742 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, by Mr. Gill of Texas and others. It would change the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing certain exceptions to the English language, history, and civics requirements for naturalization. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
This federal bill could change the rules for who must pass an English language test to become a U.S. citizen. Houston has many immigrant residents seeking citizenship, so changes to naturalization rules may affect people in this community.
