Proud to Be an American Citizen Act

H.R. 5323, the Proud to Be an American Citizen Act, would provide federal funding to support public naturalization ceremonies for new citizens held on or near Independence Day. The bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to grant up to $5,000 per event to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or nonprofit organizations to cover the costs of outreach and celebratory activities. By formalizing these Fourth of July ceremonies, the legislation aims to highlight the significance of the oath of allegiance and integrate new citizens into the national holiday celebrations.