Citizenship Act of 2026

This bill would change federal law on who becomes a U.S. citizen at birth. It would label as "invaders" people who were never lawfully admitted or are unlawfully present, people judged to be seeking entry to give birth in the U.S., and nationals of certain designated foreign countries who arrange commercial surrogacy in the U.S. Children born in the U.S. to these people would not receive automatic citizenship, unless, in the first two cases, the father is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The bill would bar courts from reviewing a President's or Congress's finding that an invasion exists. It would apply only to children born after the bill becomes law.

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Sponsors

• Jim Banks Republican sponsor
• 4 cosponsors