Bill · H.R. 4741· House(119-HR-4741)
Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Claudia Tenney
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025 aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to clarify which individuals born in the United States are not considered nationals or citizens at birth. The bill specifically targets those born to certain classes of alien parents. These include those who are unlawfully present, here for diplomatic purposes, or involved in hostile operations. The act seeks to codify exceptions to birthright citizenship based on the principle of allegiance and obedience.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands federal authority to define the limitations of birthright citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill implements stricter citizenship requirements for those linked to unlawful presence or hostile operations.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Would immigrants be better off under this?-9
The bill creates severe legal disadvantages for children of immigrants who are undocumented or present for diplomatic reasons.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-8
The bill creates significant barriers to citizenship for children born to parents who are unlawfully present.
Would children be better off under this?-7
The bill removes guaranteed citizenship rights for children born to parents who are undocumented, diplomats, or hostile actors.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Codifying exceptions for specific groups: The bill aims to codify the common law exception to birthright citizenship for ambassadors and invaders (Section 3).
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Clarification of citizenship status: The act seeks to clarify that categories such as disloyal or disobedient aliens are subject to the exception of not being entitled to birthright citizenship (Section 3).
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Exclusion of children of unlawful aliens: The bill proposes that a person is not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States if born to parents who are unlawfully present (Section 4, Subsection 1).
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Exclusion of children of diplomats: The bill proposes that a person is not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States if born to parents present for diplomatic purposes (Section 4, Subsection 2).
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Exclusion of children of hostile actors: The bill proposes that a person is not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States if born to parents engaged in a hostile occupation of, or a hostile operation in, the United States (Section 4, Subsection 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Impact on children of undocumented parents: The bill would change the citizenship status of those born to parents who are unlawfully present in the United States (Section 4, Subsection 1).
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Impact on children of foreign diplomats: The bill would change the citizenship status of those born to parents present in the United States for diplomatic purposes (Section 4, Subsection 2).
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Impact on children of individuals engaged in hostile acts: The bill would change the citizenship status of those born to parents engaged in a hostile occupation of, or a hostile operation in, the United States (Section 4, Subsection 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-9Good For Children-7Good For Hispanic Americans-7Good For Low Income Households-6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship-8Improves Racial Equity-7Improves Poverty Reduction-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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