Restoring American Citizenship Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
Introduced
Summary
Ends unconditional birthright citizenship by tying U.S. citizenship at birth to parents' immigration status. The bill would amend section 301(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act so a person born in the United States would be deemed subject to a foreign power if neither parent is a U.S. citizen or has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of the person's birth.
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- Children born in the United States to parents who are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents would not automatically be U.S. citizens.
- People born outside the United States whose parents are both applicants for admission under section 235(a)(1) would be treated as not born in the United States for birthright citizenship purposes.
- The bill would not change the citizenship of anyone born before enactment and includes a severability clause to keep other provisions in force if part is held unconstitutional.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New limits on birthright citizenship
If enacted, this bill would change who is a U.S. citizen at birth. It would say a child born in the United States is treated as subject to a foreign power if neither parent is a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of birth. It would also treat a child as born outside the United States if both parents are applicants for admission under section 235(a)(1). The amendment would take effect when enacted but would not affect anyone born before that date. A severability clause would keep other parts of the bill in force if a court voided one part.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
MO • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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