Instruction on the oath of allegiance

(a) In general Section 337 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1448) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c) Instruction on the oath of allegiance (1) In general Before administering the oath of allegiance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that each applicant for naturalization receives instruction, in the English language, on the meaning of the oath of allegiance. (2) Contents The instruction required under paragraph (1) shall include instruction on— (A) allegiance to the United States; (B) renunciation of prior political allegiance to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty; (C) the duty to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States; (D) the obligation to bear true faith and allegiance to the United States; (E) the duty to obey the laws of the United States; (F) the rights, privileges, duties, and obligations of American citizenship; (G) equal citizenship under law; (H) the distinction between citizenship, lawful permanent residence, temporary presence, parole, and other immigration statuses; and (I) the consequences of false statements, concealment of material facts, fraud, or refusal to take the oath without mental reservation. (3) Certification Before administering the oath of allegiance, the Secretary shall require the applicant to certify, in writing and under penalty of perjury, that the applicant— (A) received the instruction required under this subsection; (B) understands the oath of allegiance; (C) is willing to take the oath freely and without mental reservation; and (D) understands that a false statement or concealment of a material fact concerning the oath of allegiance may result in denial of naturalization, civil denaturalization, criminal prosecution, removal, or other consequences provided by law. (4) Waivers, modifications, and accommodations The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to a person for whom the taking of the oath is waived under subsection (a). In the case of a person who is permitted to take a modified oath under subsection (a), the instruction and certification required under this subsection shall be conformed to the oath that such person is required to take. The Secretary shall provide reasonable accommodations for any person with a disability, consistent with subsection (a) and section 312(b). (5) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection may be construed to alter, limit, or supersede any accommodation, modification, waiver, or exception expressly provided by this section, section 312(b), or any other provision of law.. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to any oath of allegiance administered on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.