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H.R. 10786 · 119th Congress · Education

Civic Literacy in Higher Education Act

In committee123 words Introduced Oct 9, 2026 · Latest action Oct 9, 2026

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H.R. 10786 · Introduced in House · Oct 9, 2026

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the Civic Literacy in Higher Education Act .

SEC. 2. CITIZENSHIP TEST REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.

Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (30) The institution (other than an institution described in section 102(a)(2)) will require as a condition of graduation from any program of study at the institution that a student who is a citizen of the United States on the basis of birth demonstrate the requirements under section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1423 ) in a manner that is— (A) proctored by a faculty member of the institution; and (B) without access to any books or notes. .

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  1. Oct 9, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Oct 9, 2026Introduced in House