Prerequisite for naturalization
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Section 318 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1429 et seq.) is amended— (1) by striking Except and inserting the following: (a) Permanent resident Except; (2) by striking he each place such term appears and inserting he or she; (3) by striking his and inserting his or her; (4) by striking Attorney General each place such term appears and inserting Secretary of Homeland Security; (5) by striking the Service and inserting the Department of Homeland Security; (6) by striking Notwithstanding and inserting the following: (b) Warrant of arrest Notwithstanding; (7) by striking Act: Provided, That the findings and inserting Act. The findings; and (8) by adding at the end the following: (c) Outstanding debts No person may be naturalized under this title if the individual who executed an affidavit of support with respect to the person has failed to reimburse the Federal Government, in accordance with section 213A(b), for all means-tested public benefits received by the person..