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H.R. 140 (116th)

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2019

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Introduced

3 January 2019

Last action

3 January 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Sponsors

Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]

Subjects

Defence, Immigration

Source updated

3 January 2025

Defence · Immigration

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Summary

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2019 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) an alien 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.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Source: Committee

  3. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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