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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.
AI Summary
This bill, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2021, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the classes of individuals born in the United States who are considered U.S. nationals and citizens at birth. The key provisions are: (1) defining that a person born in the U.S. is "subject to the jurisdiction" of the U.S. and considered a citizen if one of their parents is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an active member of the U.S. armed forces; and (2) specifying that this amendment does not affect the citizenship status of anyone born before the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (32)
Brian Babin (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Ted Budd (R),
John Carter (R),
David Cawthorn (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Bob Good (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Fred Keller (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Steven Palazzo (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
Bill Posey (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 03/01/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/140/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr140/BILLS-117hr140ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr140/BILLS-117hr140ih.pdf.pdf |
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