Bill · H.R. 569· House(119-HR-569)

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

Age: 78 years

Texas

Introduced: 1/21/2025
Last activity: 1/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Brian Babin
Cosponsors: - 95 - 0

Immigration

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025," aims to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to clarify which individuals born in the United States are considered nationals and citizens at birth. Under this proposal, a person born in the United States would be considered "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States if their parents meet specific criteria. These criteria include having a parent who is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawfully admitted permanent resident, or an alien with lawful status performing active service in the armed forces. The amendment does not affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the Act is enacted.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 5

Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill significantly narrows the criteria for obtaining citizenship through birth in the United States.
Would children be better off under this?-5
Children born to non-citizens or those without lawful status may lose automatic birthright citizenship under this law.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5
The restriction on citizenship may negatively impact low-income families with non-citizen parents.