# 117-hr-4858: Remote Naturalization Act

117-hr-4858, Remote Naturalization Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-4858
- Congress: 117
- Title: Remote Naturalization Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
- Introduced: 2021-07-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Remote Naturalization Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish procedures to provide for remote oath ceremonies for naturalization, including through the use of videoconferencing technology. Under this bill, the option to participate in a remote oath ceremony shall be available to an individual with an approved naturalization application who is unable to attend a ceremony in person, including if in-person ceremonies have been cancelled due to a declared national emergency.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), 2021-07-29T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-4858 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4858)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-4858 (as of 2025-11-18).