A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Anchors Away Act" amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to change who is considered "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States for birthright citizenship. Under this bill, a person born in the U.S. is only a citizen if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or a lawful alien in active Armed Forces service. Additionally, it makes pregnant nonimmigrant aliens who are not married to U.S. citizens inadmissible. An exception is provided for those seeking legitimate medical treatment for childbirth. These changes would apply to persons born or applying for admission on or after the date of enactment.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill seeks to deter 'birth tourism' and restrict citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Provides a specific pathway for citizenship for children of lawful aliens in active Armed Forces service.
- Scored +2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal authority to determine admissibility and citizenship criteria.
The opposite· 3 of 8
- Scored -9
Would children be better off under this?
Children born to undocumented parents in the US would no longer automatically receive citizenship.
- Scored -9
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Severely restricts citizenship for children and limits entry for pregnant nonimmigrants.
- Scored -8
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill significantly restricts the pathway to citizenship by removing birthright citizenship for children of many non-citizens.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Medical Access for Childbirth: Section 3(F)(ii) ensures that pregnant aliens seeking legitimate medical treatment relating to childbirth are not rendered inadmissible.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restriction of Birthright Citizenship: Section 2(b) limits citizenship for those born in the U.S. to children who have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident residing in the U.S., or a lawful alien in active Armed Forces service.
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Inadmissibility of Pregnant Nonimmigrants: Section 3(F)(i) states that any pregnant alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant who is not married to a U.S. citizen is inadmissible.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Provides a specific pathway for citizenship for children of lawful aliens in active Armed Forces service. Would children be better off under this? — Children born to undocumented parents in the US would no longer automatically receive citizenship. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Severely restricts citizenship for children and limits entry for pregnant nonimmigrants. Would women be better off under this? — Specifically targets and restricts the admissibility of pregnant nonimmigrant women. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Likely to disproportionately affect Hispanic immigrant communities regarding birthright citizenship. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Impacts low-income immigrant families by restricting the legal status of their children. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — May impact Asian immigrant communities seeking nonimmigrant admission for pregnancy.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill seeks to deter 'birth tourism' and restrict citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill significantly restricts the pathway to citizenship by removing birthright citizenship for children of many non-citizens.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal authority to determine admissibility and citizenship criteria. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill restricts fundamental birthright citizenship and admissibility of pregnant nonimmigrants.
- 7/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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