# 119-hr-569: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

119-hr-569, Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-10-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-569
- Congress: 119
- Title: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 95
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-03

## Summary

**Restrict who counts as "subject to the jurisdiction" for birthright citizenship by tying it to parents' legal status.** This bill would rewrite the statutory definition in 8 U.S.C. 1401 to make parental status the determining factor for whether a U.S. birth qualifies under the jurisdiction test. - Families and children: A person born in the United States would be considered subject to the jurisdiction only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident whose residence is in the United States, or an alien with lawful status who is actively serving in the armed forces. This ties eligibility to specific parental categories rather than territorial birth alone. - Noncitizen parents: Children born to parents who do not meet those listed parental statuses would not meet the statute's jurisdictional test for birthright citizenship under this framework. - Timing and grandfathering: The bill says these changes would not affect the citizenship or nationality status of anyone born before the law takes effect.

## Cosponsors (95)

- Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] (R-WI), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] (R-GA), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] (R-AL), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] (R-SC), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] (R-TX), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13] (R-NC), 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT), 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN), 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] (R-GA), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] (R-CA), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] (R-FL), 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND), 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] (R-WI), 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Limits on birthright citizenship for newborns: cost, high. If enacted, some babies born in the United States would no longer get automatic citizenship. A child would be a citizen at birth only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident who lives in the United States, or has lawful status and is on active duty in the U…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-569 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/569)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-569 (as of 2026-10-03).