Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026

This bill would change federal law on who becomes a U.S. citizen at birth. A child born in the United States would not be a citizen at birth if the mother is unlawfully present, or present on a temporary basis such as a student, work, or tourist visa or the Visa Waiver Program, and the father is not a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident. The bill would also write into law existing exceptions for children of foreign diplomats or rulers, people born on foreign government ships, and children of enemy forces during a hostile occupation. The changes would apply only to people born 30 days or more after the bill becomes law and would not affect anyone born before then.

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Sponsors

• John J. McGuire III Republican sponsor
• 5 cosponsors