A Republican bill with 11 Republican cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025'', seeks to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to clarify which individuals born in the United States are considered nationals and citizens at birth. The amendment would redefine being subject to the jurisdiction'' of the United States for those born to specific types of parents. Specifically, it targets those born to U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, or aliens in lawful status performing active military service. This change would not apply to any person born before the Act is enacted.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill uses federal statute to clarify and restrict the definition of who is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
- Scored +2
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill explicitly includes children of aliens in lawful status performing active service in the armed forces as eligible for birthright citizenship.
The opposite· 3 of 6
- Scored -7
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill reduces the ease of obtaining citizenship for those born in the U.S. to parents without permanent residence or citizenship.
- Scored -7
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill restricts birthright citizenship to children of specific parent categories, making it harder for others to obtain citizenship.
- Scored -6
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The restriction on birthright citizenship likely impacts large segments of the Hispanic population born to non-citizen parents.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clarification for specific groups: The bill provides a clear definition of who is considered ``subject to the jurisdiction'' of the United States based on parental status (Section 2(a)(3)). This establishes specific criteria for those born to U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or those in active military service.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitation of birthright citizenship: By redefining who is ``subject to the jurisdiction'' of the United States, the bill limits the criteria for birthright citizenship to specific classes of parents (Section 2(a)(3)). This means individuals born in the United States to parents who do not meet these specific categories may not be considered citizens or nationals at birth.
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 reduces the ease of obtaining citizenship for those born in the U.S. to parents without permanent residence or citizenship. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The restriction on birthright citizenship likely impacts large segments of the Hispanic population born to non-citizen parents. Would children be better off under this? — The bill creates a new class of children born in the U.S. who may not receive automatic citizenship based on their parents' status. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — By limiting citizenship to specific parental statuses, the bill may disproportionately impact low-income immigrant families.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill restricts birthright citizenship to children of specific parent categories, making it harder for others to obtain citizenship. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Limiting birthright citizenship may negatively impact the long-term economic mobility of children born to non-status parents.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill uses federal statute to clarify and restrict the definition of who is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill explicitly includes children of aliens in lawful status performing active service in the armed forces as eligible for birthright citizenship.
- 8/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Ted CruzRepublican · Texas
- Darline Graham
Republican · South Carolina
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah
Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama