Bill > HR2337

This bill proposes to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act by narrowing the interpretation of birthright citizenship, which is currently granted to anyone born on U.S. soil. Specifically, the bill redefines the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" to mean that a person born in the United States must have at least one parent who is either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of their birth. This change would effectively limit automatic citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants or those in the U.S. on temporary visas. The bill, known as the PARENT Act of 2025, would apply only to persons born after the date of its enactment, meaning it would not retroactively affect individuals already born. By restricting birthright citizenship, the bill aims to address concerns about immigration and citizenship status, though it represents a significant departure from the current interpretation of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause, which has traditionally granted citizenship to nearly all individuals born on U.S. soil.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2337/all-info