Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would change who automatically becomes a U.S. citizen at birth. Currently, anyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen. Under this bill, automatic citizenship would only apply to babies born to parents who are: U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or non-citizens serving in the U.S. military.
Children born to parents without one of these statuses would not automatically receive citizenship at birth, even if born in the U.S. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This would primarily affect children born to undocumented immigrants. The bill would not change the citizenship status of anyone already born before the law takes effect. As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The proposal is sponsored by Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) and represents a significant shift from current law, which has granted automatic citizenship to all children born on U.S. soil since the 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868.
CRS Official 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.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.