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Congress·In Committee·about 1 year ago

Congress moves to limit automatic U.S. citizenship at birth to children with certain parents

Also known as: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

Legislative Progress

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Impacts

Negative Impacts(4)
Immigrant
Hurts
Undocumented
Hurts
Child Tax Credit
Hurts
Visa Holder
Hurts
Mixed Impacts(1)
Green Card
Neutral
Positive Impacts(1)
Military Active
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Key Points

  • Congress would change the law to say a child born in the U.S. is a citizen at birth only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or a noncitizen with lawful status serving on active duty in the U.S. military.
  • This would likely deny automatic citizenship at birth to children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country without legal status, or who are here on many temporary visas not covered by the bill.
  • For families, this could change what papers a newborn can get (like a U.S. passport) and could affect access to jobs and benefits later in life, depending on the child’s status.
  • The bill says it would not change the citizenship status of anyone born before it becomes law, so it would only apply going forward.
  • Supporters describe it as a clarification of who is “subject to U.S. jurisdiction,” but it would be a major shift from how birthright citizenship is commonly understood today.
ImmigrationCivil Rights

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 21, 2025

Introduced in House

Related News

6 articles
Fox News·about 1 year ago

Senate Republicans introduce bill to reform birthright citizenship, following Trump’s controversial order

Covers the Senate introduction of the “Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025,” describing the bill’s parent-eligibility requirements and non-retroactivity.

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Senator Katie Britt (press release)·about 1 year ago

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Lindsey Graham Introduce Bill to End Abuse of Birthright Citizenship

Announcement of the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 in the Senate; outlines the bill’s intent and framing and names the sponsors.

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Fox News·about 1 year ago

Trump admin appeals ruling blocking birthright citizenship order

Primarily about litigation over an executive order; includes mention of the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 as a legislative vehicle to change the law.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 569
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(75)
R: 75

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