Bill · H.R. 9662· House(119-HR-9662)
Birthright CLAIM Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/14/2026
- Last activity
- 7/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Birthright Citizenship Limits for Aliens and Illegal Migrants Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It proposes to impose limits on birthright citizenship for certain aliens and illegal migrants. Specifically, it adds exceptions to citizenship for those born to parents who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, where at least one parent is unlawfully present or in a lawful status other than permanent residency. The bill also changes the required duration of presence for certain legal requirements. Additionally, it establishes a mandatory paternity verification process through DNA testing for certain individuals claiming citizenship.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?-8
The bill significantly restricts birthright citizenship and imposes strict residency and DNA verification requirements.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill restricts birthright citizenship exceptions and increases residency requirements for those with non-permanent status.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-6
The bill imposes new DNA testing costs that must be borne by parents or legal guardians.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishing Paternity Verification: Section 3 establishes a process where DNA testing must be conducted by an accredited laboratory to determine biological paternity. This ensures citizenship is verified when a person is alleged to be a citizen because a father is a U.S. national or lawful permanent resident (Section 3).
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Restrictions on Document Issuance: Under Section 3, federal agencies are prohibited from issuing passports, certificates of citizenship, or social security numbers until paternity is verified. This prevents the issuance of documents based on unverified citizenship claims (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limitations on Birthright Citizenship: Section 2(a) amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to create exceptions for people born to parents where both are not citizens or nationals and at least one is unlawfully present or in a non-permanent lawful status. This reduces the scope of birthright citizenship (Section 2).
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Increased Residency Requirements: Section 2(b) amends the requirements for presence, increasing the total period to not less than 10 years, with at least 4 years after age 14 and 3 years in the 5-year period immediately preceding the birth (Section 2).
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Financial Burden of DNA Testing: Under Section 3(b), the cost of required DNA testing for paternity verification must be paid by the parents or legal guardians of the person (Section 3).
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Delayed Access to Official Documents: Section 3(c) prevents the issuance of passports, certificates of citizenship, or social security numbers until DNA verification is established, which may delay access to these documents (Section 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-8Good For Hispanic Americans-6Good For Low Income Households-6Good For Children-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-7
- 7/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina