United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 698 (109th)
Citizenship Reform Act of 2005
Introduced
9 February 2005
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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Summary
Citizenship Reform Act of 2005 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit automatic citizenship at birth to a child born in the United States who: (1) was born in wedlock to a parent either of whom is a U.S. citizen or national, or is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who maintains such residence; or (2) was born out of wedlock to a mother who is a U.S. citizen or national, or is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who maintains such residence. Defines "born in wedlock" to exclude common law marriages.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 9 February 2005
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 9 February 2005
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 9 February 2005
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/698
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/698