Limit birthright citizenship to children who have at least one parent who is a United States citizen or legal resident.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025?
The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, known as H.R. 569, has been in the House Committee on the Judiciary since January 20, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation of this type does not receive a committee vote and remains stalled. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for a bill to end without reaching the full House floor.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 (H.R. 569 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since January 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6612 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6612 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Brian Babin (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
