Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

Summary

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 This bill limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Currently, a person born in the United States and subject to U.S. jurisdiction is entitled to citizenship. Under the bill, a person is subject to U.S. jurisdiction if he or she is born to a parent who is (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or (3) a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) in lawful status who is performing active service in the Armed Forces. The bill does not affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the bill's enactment date.

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

Also referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. Senate.

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Related bills

• H.R. 569Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025Related bill
• H.R. 9562Anchors Away ActRelated bill

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Full history

1. May 6, 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in U.S. Senate

   U.S. Senate

2. Jan 29, 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   U.S. Senate

3. Jan 29, 2025

   In committee

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

   U.S. Senate

4. Jan 29, 2025

   Referred to committee

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

5. Jan 29, 2025

   Referred to committee

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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