A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 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
This bill, titled the "Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It targets certain aliens who seek United States citizenship for children by giving birth in the country. The legislation would make specific aliens inadmissible if they are seeking entry for the purpose of birth tourism. Additionally, it establishes grounds for the deportability of aliens who have entered the United States to engage in birth tourism.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill strengthens border and immigration control by preventing birth tourism.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal authority over immigration and entry criteria.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill imposes strict inadmissibility and deportability rules on certain immigrants.
- Scored -7
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill creates new barriers to obtaining citizenship through birth in the U.S.
- Scored -6
Would women be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets women seeking to give birth in the U.S.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Inadmissibility of birth tourism travelers: Under Section 2, the bill would prevent certain aliens from entering the United States if they are seeking admission as a nonimmigrant to engage in birth tourism (Section 2).
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Deportability for birth tourism engagement: Under Section 3, the bill would allow for the deportation of aliens who have entered the United States specifically to engage in birth tourism (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Broad criteria for inadmissibility: An alien may be deemed inadmissible if a Secretary or consular officer makes a reasonable judgment that the person is seeking to enter for the primary purpose of obtaining citizenship for a child, or if they are likely to give birth within 10 months of entry (Section 2).
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Deportability risks: An alien could face deportation if determined to have entered the United States for the primary purpose of obtaining citizenship for a child through birth, or if they are likely to give birth within 10 months of their entry while in U.S. territory (Section 3).
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 immigrants be better off under this? — The bill imposes strict inadmissibility and deportability rules on certain immigrants. Would women be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets women seeking to give birth in the U.S. Would children be better off under this? — The bill negatively impacts children born to those seeking birth tourism.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill strengthens border and immigration control by preventing birth tourism. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill creates new barriers to obtaining citizenship through birth in the U.S.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal authority over immigration and entry criteria. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill allows for deportation based on the 'reasonable judgment' of officials.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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