HR569119th Congress

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Babin

Introduced

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.

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  • 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.

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Limits on birthright citizenship for newborns

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.S. armed forces. This would apply only to births in the United States. It would apply only to births on or after the law takes effect. It would not change citizenship for people born before enactment.

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Babin

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    OH • R

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    TN • R

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    MO • R

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    TN • R

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    TX • R

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    NC • R

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    TX • R

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    OH • R

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    AL • R

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    IA • R

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    NC • R

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    TN • R

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    TX • R

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    WI • R

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    FL • R

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    FL • R

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    TX • R

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    GA • R

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  • Bilirakis

    FL • R

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  • Pfluger

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/20/2026

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