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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th 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, known as the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, proposes to amend Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the conditions under which a person born in the United States is considered a citizen at birth. Specifically, the bill seeks to define what it means to be "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States by establishing that a person born in the United States will be considered a citizen if at least one of their parents falls into one of three categories: a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or an alien with lawful status who is actively serving in the U.S. armed forces. The bill acknowledges the birthright citizenship established by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution and includes a provision stating that these changes will not retroactively affect the citizenship status of individuals born before the act's enactment. By making these modifications, the bill aims to provide more precise guidelines for determining citizenship at birth, potentially limiting automatic citizenship for children born to parents without legal status in the United States.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (77)
Brian Babin (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Nicholas Begich (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Troy Downing (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Randy Fine (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Mike Haridopolos (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Brian Jack (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Mike Kennedy (R),
Brad Knott (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
August Pfluger (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
John Rose (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Chip Roy (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Keith Self (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Dale Strong (R),
David Taylor (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Tony Wied (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/569/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr569/BILLS-119hr569ih.pdf |
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