Mr. President. this is an amendment about the motto above the Presiding Officers desk. It helps legal immigrants who are embarked on a path toward citizenship to learn our common language. English. to learn our history and our way of government. by providing them with grants. It allows legal residents to earn their citizenship in 4 years instead of 5 if they become fluent in English. It provides grants to organizations to offer courses in American history and civics. sets up a foundation to assist with that. codifies the oath of allegiance that immigrants take and dignifies the ceremonies in which immigrants become American citizens. and establishes an award to recognize the contributions of outstanding new American citizens. The amendment reflects the work of a number of Senators. Senator SCHUMER and I have worked on the oath.
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