# 119-s-5527: Birth Tourism Elimination Act

119-s-5527, Birth Tourism Elimination Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC); status introduced (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5527
- Congress: 119
- Title: Birth Tourism Elimination Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-11

## Summary

**Stops birth tourism by limiting who can enter the U.S. to give birth.** This bill would add a new inadmissibility ground for visitors whose primary purpose is obtaining U.S. citizenship for a child and would codify visa and parole rules to deter that practice. - Pregnant travelers and families: Travelers who appear to be coming primarily to give birth could be denied B‑2 visas, blocked from using the Visa Waiver Program, referred to secondary inspection, or subject to expedited removal. - Border and consular officers: Consular and Customs and Border Protection officers would have clearer authority to deny admission on reasonable belief and to prevent humanitarian parole for birth‑tourism cases. DHS and the State Department would submit semiannual reports covering six enforcement metrics. - Facilitators and businesses: The bill would create a new criminal offense targeting facilities, sponsors, advertisers, and others who organize or profit from birth‑tourism operations, increasing legal exposure for promoters and service providers.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New crime for birth-tourism facilitators: cost, medium. This bill would create a federal crime for anyone who knowingly organizes, advertises, sponsors, profits from, or otherwise facilitates birth tourism. The new offense would apply to people acting for themselves or on behalf of an entity, including certain foreign entities of concern. Penalty cross-…
- New limits on birth tourism entry: mixed, medium. This bill would make visitors inadmissible if their main reason to come is to give birth so a child gets U.S. citizenship. Consular officers and CBP officers would be able to deny B-2 visas or entry when they reasonably believe birth tourism is the primary purpose. The Visa Waiver Program, includin…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-2651: ROAD to Housing Act of 2025
- 119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- 119-s-5616: ADAPT Act
- 119-s-5252: BLADE Act
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-5527 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5527)

## Related
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-2651: ROAD to Housing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2651)
- [119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2142)
- [119-s-5616: ADAPT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5616)
- [119-s-5252: BLADE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5252)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5527 (as of 2026-10-11).