H.R. 3191House108th Congress (2003-2005)In Committee
To prescribe the oath of renunciation and allegiance for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Sponsored by 
Rep. Jim Ryun (R-KS)
Rep. Jim Ryun (R-KS)Introduced September 25, 2003
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Introduced in House
September 25, 2003
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
September 25, 2003
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9286)
October 8, 2003
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
October 22, 2003
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April 1, 2004
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Rep. Jim RyunR-KS-2 · Oct 8, 2003
Mr. Speaker, the Oath of Allegiance has served as the gateway to American citizenship for over 200 years. When immigrants speak its forceful words, they pledge their unfettered allegiance to America,…
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Introduced in HouseIssued September 25, 2003
[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3191 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3191
To prescribe the oath of renunciation and allegiance for purposes of
the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 25, 2003
Mr. Ryun of Kansas (for himself, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Bartlett of Maryland,
Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Franks of Arizona, Mr. Goode, Mr. Tiahrt, Mr.
Chabot, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Hefley, Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin, Mr. Feeney, and
Mr. Hensarling) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
To prescribe the oath of renunciation and allegiance for purposes of
the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. OATH OF RENUNCIATION AND ALLEGIANCE.
Section 337(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1448(a)) is amended by inserting after ``the child is unable to
understand its meaning.'' the following: ``The oath referred to in this
section shall read the same as the oath provided for in paragraph (a)
or (b) of part 337.1 of title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, as in
effect on September 1, 2003.''.
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