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House bill · H.R. 9850 (119th Congress)

To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish birth tourism as an offense, and for other purposes.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 22, 2026

Sponsor: Randy Fine (U.S. Representative, FL-6, Republican)

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Summary

This bill would make it a federal crime to knowingly enter the United States to give birth to a child whose parents are not U.S. nationals or lawful permanent residents while misrepresenting that purpose, with at least 10 years in prison if the child is born in the United States and up to 25 otherwise. A court could order a convicted noncitizen's removal.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jul 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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