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Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

Sponsor
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
R · TX-36
Key facts
Introduced: Jan 21, 2025
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 85
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Jan 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

This bill limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

Currently, a person born in the United States and subject to U.S. jurisdiction is entitled to citizenship. Under the bill, a person is subject to U.S. jurisdiction if he or she is born to a parent who is (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or (3) a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) with a lawful immigration status who is performing active service in the Armed Forces.

The bill does not affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the bill's enactment date.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. Jan 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 21, 2025
    Introduced in House
  3. Jan 21, 2025
    Introduced in House

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