Bill > HR9562

This bill, titled the "Anchors Away Act," proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act, which is the primary law governing immigration to the United States. Firstly, it clarifies who is considered "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States for the purpose of birthright citizenship, meaning a person born in the U.S. will be considered a citizen at birth if their parents are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents living in the U.S., or aliens serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, thereby acknowledging the constitutional right of birthright citizenship. Secondly, it makes pregnant aliens inadmissible to the U.S. if they are seeking admission as nonimmigrants (temporary visitors) and are not married to a U.S. citizen, though this provision does not apply to those seeking legitimate medical treatment related to childbirth. These changes are intended to take effect on the date the bill is enacted and will apply to individuals born on or after that date and to applications for admission made on or after that date.