Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 304 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
12 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 12 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Graham, Lindsey (R-SC) (Introduced 01/29/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.37 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 12 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee; Senate - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/29/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (01/29/2025)
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) in lawful 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.
119 S304 IS: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 U.S. Senate 2025-01-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 304IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 29, 2025Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Cruz, and Mrs. Britt) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025.2.Citizenship at birth for certain persons born in the United States(a)In generalSection 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401) is amended—(1)by inserting (a) In general.— before The following;(2)by redesignating subsections (a) through (h) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(b)DefinitionAcknowledging the right of birthright citizenship established by section 1 of the 14th amendment to the Constitution, a person born in the United States shall be considered ‘subject to the jurisdiction’ of the United States for purposes of subsection (a)(1) if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is—(1)a citizen or national of the United States;(2)an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States whose residence is in the United States; or(3)an alien in lawful status performing active service in the armed forces (as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code)..(b)ApplicabilityThe amendment made by subsection (a)(3) shall not be construed to affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the date of the enactment of this Act.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 01/29/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 01/29/2025 Referred To |
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 01/29/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Immigration
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