1. Waiver of certain naturalization requirements for United States nationals to become United States citizens (a) Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Both United States citizens and United States nationals are persons who owe permanent allegiance to the United States. (2) United States nationals serve in the United States Armed Services at a very high per capita rate. (3) Commissioned military officers and certain security clearances require United States nationals to become United States citizens. (4) Many United States nationals desire to become United States citizens. (5) United States nationals attend United States Department of Education curriculum-approved and regulated schools. (6) United States nationals serving in the military or other United States national civilians desiring to obtain United States citizenship should be entitled to citizenship on an expedited basis without having to move, having any further educational testing required, or having any fee or cost assessed. (b) Naturalization of certain United States nationals Section 325 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1436 ) is amended to read as follows: 325. Nationals but not citizens of the United States; residence within outlying possessions (a) Eligibility for naturalization A person not a citizen who owes permanent allegiance to the United States, and who is otherwise qualified, may— (1) if the person becomes a resident of any State, be naturalized upon compliance with the applicable requirements of this title, except that in applications for naturalization filed under the provisions of this section, residence and physical presence within the United States within the meaning of this title shall include residence and physical presence within any of the outlying possessions of the United States