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Citizenship Changes: US-Born Children and Parental Status

This bill aims to change the rules for automatic citizenship for children born in the United States. If enacted, birthright citizenship would only apply to children whose parents are US nationals, refugees, permanent residents, or serving in the military. This could impact the legal status of many families and future generations.
Key points
Restricts automatic citizenship for children born in the US if their parents do not meet specific criteria.
New rules will apply to individuals born on or after the bill's enactment date.
The goal is to combat 'birth tourism' and illegal immigration.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4864
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2023-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4864.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Restricts automatic citizenship for children born in the US if their parents do not meet specific criteria.
  • New rules will apply to individuals born on or after the bill's enactment date.
  • The goal is to combat 'birth tourism' and illegal immigration.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSPORSHIP - Mr. Strong asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4864, a bill originally introduced by Representative Gaetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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