English language requirment with an expired US passport

[citizenshipqs]

Hello,
I currently hold and ILR and would like to apply for citizenship.
For the English language proficiency, I have always used my American passport, however it has recently expired (under a year) and it will take me some time to renew for various reasons. Can I still submit it as evidence of my language proficiency?

Thank you

[CR001]

It is your US citizeship that exempts you. A passport is just a travel document.

You don't need a valid passport to apply for citizenship.

[citizenshipqs]

Thank you for your reply!