Citizenship Act of 2026
The Citizenship Act of 2026 redefines the term "invader" to include individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States or those seeking entry specifically for the purpose of giving birth. Under this legislation, children born in the U.S. to these designated invaders would not be entitled to birthright citizenship if their mothers were not lawfully admitted or if the parents do not meet specific residency requirements. The bill also explicitly excludes children born through commercial surrogacy contracts involving nationals of certain countries from acquiring citizenship. Additionally, the act declares that courts cannot review the President's or Congress's determination that an invasion is occurring.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 22, 2026
Last action Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jul 22, 2026
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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