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This bill proposes to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act to more precisely define birthright citizenship by establishing specific conditions under which a person born in the United States can be considered "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States at birth. Under the proposed legislation, a person born in the United States would qualify for automatic citizenship only if at least one of their parents is either a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident with residence in the United States, or an alien in lawful status actively serving in the U.S. armed forces. The bill clarifies and narrows the existing interpretation of birthright citizenship while explicitly acknowledging the 14th Amendment's foundational right. Importantly, the legislation includes a provision stating that it will not retroactively affect the citizenship status of individuals born prior to the Act's enactment, which provides a safeguard against potentially disrupting the citizenship of existing residents. By introducing these more precise definitions, the bill aims to create a more restrictive framework for automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to non-citizen parents.

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