HR 569 United States House · 119th Congress

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

Summary
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 This bill limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Currently, a person born in the United States and subject to U.S. jurisdiction is entitled to citizenship. Under the bill, a person is subject to U.S. jurisdiction if he or she is born to a parent who is (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or (3) a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) with a lawful immigration status who is performing active service in the Armed Forces. The bill does not affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the bill's enactment date.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan 21, 2025
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1 primary · 94 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Party
State
District
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Photo of Brian Babin
Brian Babin
RRepublican
TX
36
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Photo of Aaron Bean
Aaron Bean
RRepublican
FL
4
Co
Photo of Addison P. McDowell
Addison P. McDowell
RRepublican
NC
6
Co
Photo of Andrew Ogles
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
TN
5
Co
Photo of Andrew S. Clyde
Andrew S. Clyde
RRepublican
GA
9
Co
Photo of Andy Barr
Andy Barr
RRepublican
KY
6
Co
Photo of Andy Biggs
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
AZ
5
Co
Photo of Andy Harris
Andy Harris
RRepublican
MD
1
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Photo of Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
IA
2
Co
Photo of August Pfluger
August Pfluger
RRepublican
TX
11
Co
Photo of Austin Scott
Austin Scott
RRepublican
GA
8