Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

What it does

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 This bill limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Currently, a person born in the United States and subject to U.S. jurisdiction is entitled to citizenship. Under the bill, a person is subject to U.S. jurisdiction if he or she is born to a parent who is (1) a U.S.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Brian Babin (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 95 Republicans.

Where it stands

• IntroducedJan 21, 2025
• Passed the House—
• Passed the Senate—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 21, 2025)

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Committees

• Judiciary Committee

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