H.R. 4803 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act
H.R. 4803 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Oct 23, 2019, sponsored by Jerrold Nadler with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 116-133
What it does
Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act This bill establishes that a foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen member of the Armed Forces or government employee may automatically acquire U.S. citizenship even if the child is not residing in the United States. Currently, a foreign-born child automatically acquires U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 23, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2019
- Passed the SenateMar 5, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentMar 16, 2020
- Became lawMar 26, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-133. (Mar 26, 2020)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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