English, bitches!

SEC. 644. STRENGTHENING AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.

(a) Short Title- This section may be cited as the `Strengthening American Citizenship Act of 2006'.

(b) Definition- In this section, the term `Oath of Allegiance' means the binding oath (or affirmation) of allegiance required to be naturalized as a citizen of the United States, as prescribed in section 337(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as added by subsection (h)(1)(B).

(c) English Fluency-

1) EDUCATION GRANTS-

(A) ESTABLISHMENT- The Chief of the Office of Citizenship of the Department (referred to in this paragraph as the `Chief') shall establish a grant program to provide grants in an amount not to exceed $500 to assist legal residents of the United States who declare an intent to apply for citizenship in the United States to meet the requirements under section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423)...

(2) FASTER CITIZENSHIP FOR ENGLISH FLUENCY- Section 316 (8 U.S.C. 1427) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(g) A lawful permanent resident of the United States who demonstrates English fluency, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, will satisfy the residency requirement under subsection (a) upon the completion of 4 years of continuous legal residency in the United States.'.
of Citizenship (except for the requirement under subsection (h)(2)).

Alright - so they're actually going to help people learn English? And reward them for doing it well? That might not be a bad plan. So can we scrap this whole "English is the best" thing? It's kind of lame. You're showing your insecurities, Congress. You're like a 13 year old white girl with braces who makes fun of the pretty Latina girls in her class - 'cause she's jealous! Are you jealous, Congress? Because you're all monolingual?

S.2611 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 (full text)