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Sec. 12 · S. 4547

Annual report to Congress

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(a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report concerning implementation of this Act. (b) Contents Each report required under subsection (a) shall include— (1) the number of naturalization applications received; (2) the number of naturalization applications approved; (3) the number of naturalization applications denied; (4) the number of denials based on failure to satisfy English-language requirements; (5) the number of denials based on failure to satisfy civics or history requirements; (6) the number of denials based on failure to demonstrate attachment to the principles of the Constitution of the United States; (7) the number of denials based on failure to demonstrate favorable disposition toward the good order and happiness of the United States; (8) the number of denials based on false statements, material misrepresentation, concealment of material facts, false identity, fraudulent documents, obstruction, or fraud; (9) the number of referrals made under section 318A(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by section 8; (10) the number of aliens denied naturalization who were placed in removal proceedings; (11) the number of applicants granted waivers or exceptions from English-language or civics requirements, disaggregated by statutory basis; (12) the number of oath ceremonies conducted; (13) the number of applicants who failed to certify understanding of the oath of allegiance; (14) the status of the America 250 Citizenship Initiative; and (15) recommendations for legislation or administrative action to improve the integrity of the naturalization process. (c) Form The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

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