# 119-s-3568: Naturalization and Oath Ceremony Protection Act

119-s-3568, Naturalization and Oath Ceremony Protection Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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- As of: 2026-08-11
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3568
- Congress: 119
- Title: Naturalization and Oath Ceremony Protection Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**A guaranteed right to complete a naturalization ceremony.** This bill would create a legal right for applicants whose naturalization applications are approved to appear at scheduled ceremonies, take the oath of allegiance, and receive a certificate of naturalization.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Oath rights for approved applicants: mixed, high. If your naturalization application has been approved, you would have the right to appear at the scheduled ceremony, take the oath, and receive your certificate. The Secretary would be able to bar you only after approval and before the oath if individualized, articulable facts show statutory ineligi…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3568 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3568)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3568 (as of 2026-08-11).