# 117-hr-5518: Virtual Naturalization Act of 2021

117-hr-5518, Virtual Naturalization Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-5518
- Congress: 117
- Title: Virtual Naturalization Act of 2021
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
- Introduced: 2021-10-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Virtual Naturalization Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish procedures for conducting remote naturalization oath ceremonies. An individual may complete the naturalization process by participating in such a remote oath ceremony in lieu of an in-person ceremony.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2021-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] (D-CA), 2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), 2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

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- 117-hr-8448: No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
- 117-hr-8433: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
- 117-hres-1220: Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
- 117-hjres-87: Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

## Sources
- [117-hr-5518 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5518)

## Related
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- [117-hr-8770: Expanding the VOTE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8770)
- [117-hr-8448: No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8448)
- [117-hr-8433: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8433)
- [117-hres-1220: Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Da…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-1220)
- [117-hjres-87: Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Rep…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hjres-87)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5518 (as of 2025-11-18).