# 119-s-1812: Ban Birth Tourism Act

119-s-1812, Ban Birth Tourism Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-1812
- Congress: 119
- Title: Ban Birth Tourism Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Creates a new inadmissibility ground that would block visitors who travel primarily to give birth in the United States to secure U.S. citizenship for their child.** The bill would add that ground to the immigration admission rules for visitor (B) visas while allowing genuine medical childbirth care when obtaining citizenship is not the primary purpose. - Pregnant travelers: People seeking admission on a visitor (B) visa whose primary purpose is to obtain U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth would be inadmissible under the new rule. - Patients and medical providers: Pregnant people who travel for legitimate medical treatment related to childbirth would remain eligible for admission when obtaining citizenship is not the main reason. - Scope for immigration screening: The change targets admissions under the nonimmigrant visitor category (101(a)(15)(B)) and does not create a new visa or funding stream.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Ban on birth tourism for visitors: cost, low. If enacted, the bill would deny admission to B visitors whose main purpose is to give birth so a child gets U.S. citizenship. It would take effect upon enactment. There is an exception for legitimate medical care related to childbirth when obtaining citizenship is not the primary reason.

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- 119-s-2438: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-s-1812 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1812)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2142)
- [119-s-2438: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2438)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1812 (as of 2026-08-11).