# 119-hr-9662: Birthright CLAIM Act of 2026

119-hr-9662, Birthright CLAIM Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL); status introduced (as of 2026-07-23).

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- As of: 2026-07-23
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9662
- Congress: 119
- Title: Birthright CLAIM Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-23

## Summary

**Limits birthright citizenship** by narrowing which U.S.-born children automatically count as citizens and by adding mandatory DNA paternity checks for some claims tied to a father’s status. This measure would also raise the residence thresholds used for citizenship claims connected to parents’ foreign residence. - Children and families: A person born in the United States would not be a citizen at birth if both parents are not U.S. citizens or nationals and at least one parent was unlawfully present or in a non-lawful-permanent-resident status at the time of birth. This changes who can claim automatic citizenship. - Parents and documentation: If a mother is not lawfully present and citizenship is claimed through a U.S. national or lawful permanent resident father, a DNA test from a Health and Human Services accredited lab would be required before issuing passports, certificates of citizenship, Social Security numbers, or similar documents. Parents or guardians would pay for the test. - Residence-linked claims: For claims tied to parental residence abroad, the bill would raise the required residence to a total of 10 years, with at least 4 years after age 14 and 3 years in the 5 years immediately before the birth, tightening eligibility standards.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Higher residence test for parents abroad: cost, high. If enacted, parents of a child born outside the United States would need qualifying U.S. residence totaling at least 10 years to transmit citizenship. At least 4 of those years must be after the parent turned 14. At least 3 of those years must fall in the five years immediately before the child's b…
- Limits birthright citizenship for some newborns: cost, high. If enacted, a person born in the United States would not be considered a U.S. citizen at birth if both parents were not U.S. citizens or nationals and at least one parent was unlawfully present or was present in a lawful status other than lawful permanent residence at the time of birth. That change…
- Mandatory DNA paternity test for citizenship: cost, high. If enacted, a U.S.-born child whose mother was not lawfully present would not be treated as a citizen at birth based on the father until DNA paternity is proven. The bill would require a DNA test done by an HHS‑accredited lab in coordination with DHS. Parents or guardians would pay for the test. No…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
- 119-hr-2395: SHORT Act
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-2555: Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026
- 119-hr-2126: FOCA Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-9662 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9662)

## Related
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-2395: SHORT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2395)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-2555: Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2555)
- [119-hr-2126: FOCA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2126)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9662 (as of 2026-07-23).