Bill · S. 304· Senate(119-S-304)

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

Age: 71 years

South Carolina

Introduced: 1/29/2025
Last activity: 1/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Lindsey Graham
Cosponsors: - 11 - 0

Immigration

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025'', seeks to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to clarify which individuals born in the United States are considered nationals and citizens at birth. The amendment would redefine being subject to the jurisdiction'' of the United States for those born to specific types of parents. Specifically, it targets those born to U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, or aliens in lawful status performing active military service. This change would not apply to any person born before the Act is enacted.

Yes

Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill uses federal statute to clarify and restrict the definition of who is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill explicitly includes children of aliens in lawful status performing active service in the armed forces as eligible for birthright citizenship.

The opposite· 3 of 6

Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill reduces the ease of obtaining citizenship for those born in the U.S. to parents without permanent residence or citizenship.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-7
The bill restricts birthright citizenship to children of specific parent categories, making it harder for others to obtain citizenship.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
The restriction on birthright citizenship likely impacts large segments of the Hispanic population born to non-citizen parents.