Mr. Speaker. I introduced H.R. 3666 to repeal that part of section 336(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act which serves no useful purpose today and which merely results in an inconvenience to petitioners for naturalization. administrative personnel. and the courts. Section 336(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act bars the taking of the final oath and acquisition of U.S citizenship within the 60day period preceding a general election. This provision was incorporated in the Immigration and Nationality Act from prior laws which were enacted to prevent the old political bosses from rushing aliens through naturalization merely to vote in a particular election. Today. there are strict election laws enacted by every State and by local jurisdictions which effectively prevent such abuses. This bill is a result of consultations with bar associations which endorse its enactment and officials of the Department of Justice who recommend enactment. Naturalization for an alien is a most important step and the law should be amended. where needed. to assure the orderly course of naturalization proceedings.
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