Who it affects
- Children born in the United States after the bill becomes law
- Their parents
In committeeCitizenshipImmigration
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
H.R. 569 · House bill · Introduced Jan. 21, 2025
The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 would limit citizenship at birth for people born in the United States based on a parent's citizenship, immigration status, or military service.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would limit who automatically receives citizenship when born in the United States.
- At least one parent would need to meet one of three conditions.
- The parent could be a U.S. citizen or national.
- The parent could hold permanent legal residency and live in the United States.
- The parent could be a foreign national with legal immigration status serving on active duty in the Armed Forces.
- The bill would not change citizenship or nationality for anyone born before it becomes law.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Babin, Brian (R-TX)
- Introduced
- Jan. 21, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 95
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Latest action
- Jan. 21, 2025 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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) with a lawful immigration 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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