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Automatic US Citizenship for Certain Internationally Adopted Individuals

This bill aims to grant automatic US citizenship to individuals adopted internationally by US citizens who, for various reasons, did not receive it previously. This applies to those adopted before the age of 18. This change provides legal security and stability for thousands of individuals who may not have had full citizenship rights despite being raised in American families.
Key points
Automatic citizenship for individuals adopted internationally by US citizens if the adoption occurred before the age of 18.
The change applies to individuals who never acquired US citizenship before the Act's enactment, regardless of the adoption finalization date.
Individuals residing abroad will also automatically gain citizenship upon lawful entry into the US, following a criminal background check.
Standard grounds of inadmissibility will not apply to eligible individuals residing abroad seeking admission.
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Print number: 118_S_4448
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2024-06-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4448.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatic citizenship for individuals adopted internationally by US citizens if the adoption occurred before the age of 18.
  • The change applies to individuals who never acquired US citizenship before the Act's enactment, regardless of the adoption finalization date.
  • Individuals residing abroad will also automatically gain citizenship upon lawful entry into the US, following a criminal background check.
  • Standard grounds of inadmissibility will not apply to eligible individuals residing abroad seeking admission.
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 Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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