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HR 140 117th Congress House Immigration Citizenship and naturalization Military personnel and dependents

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2021

Introduced: February 2, 2021 Introduced by: Babin, Brian Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2021

This bill limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

Currently, a person born in the United States and subject to U.S. jurisdiction is entitled to citizenship. Under the bill, a person is subject to U.S. jurisdiction if he or she is born to a parent who is (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or (3) an alien performing active service in the Armed Forces.

The bill does not affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the bill's enactment date.

What's happening now March 1, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 28
All 28 Republican 20
Palazzo, Steven
· Jun 22, 2022
 R
Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Mar 24, 2022
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Mar 16, 2022
Posey, Bill
· Aug 31, 2021
 R
Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Mar 11, 2021
 R
Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Feb 24, 2021
 R
Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Feb 11, 2021
Mullin, Markwayne
· Feb 11, 2021
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Feb 5, 2021
 R
Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Feb 5, 2021
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Feb 5, 2021
Cawthorn, Madison
· Feb 5, 2021
CHABOT, STEVE
· Feb 5, 2021
 R
Clyde, Andrew S.
Georgia · Feb 5, 2021
 R
Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Feb 5, 2021
 R
Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Feb 5, 2021
 R
Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Feb 4, 2021
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Feb 4, 2021
Keller, Fred
· Feb 4, 2021
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Feb 4, 2021
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Feb 4, 2021
Brooks, Mo
· Feb 2, 2021
 R
Cloud, Michael
Texas · Feb 2, 2021
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Feb 2, 2021
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Feb 2, 2021
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Feb 2, 2021
Hice, Jody
· Feb 2, 2021
 R
Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Feb 2, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 140: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-140/
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"H.R. 140: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-140/.
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H.R. 140, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-140/.
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