Rep. Babin's Birthright Citizenship Act would clarify that automatic citizenship at birth applies only when at least one parent is: · A United States citizen or national; · A lawful permanent resident residing in the United States; or · A lawful immigrant serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces.
Advance the Birthright Citizenship Act to limit automatic citizenship at birth to children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or a lawful immigrant serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Congress.gov lists Rep. Brian Babin as sponsor of H.R.569, introduced January 21, 2025, with latest action referral to House Judiciary and status Introduced. The CRS summary says the bill would limit birthright citizenship to children with a qualifying parent: U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or lawful-status active-duty service member.
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Babin announced that his Birthright Citizenship Act was included in the Republican Study Committee Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and described the measure as limiting automatic U.S. citizenship at birth to children with one qualifying parent in the same three categories.
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Babin materially attempted to fulfill the promise by sponsoring H.R.569, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, which closely matches the promised limitation on automatic citizenship at birth. However, the bill remained only introduced and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, with no enactment or recorded committee/floor passage. Inclusion in the Republican Study Committee FY2026 Budget shows continued advocacy but not delivery of the promised federal policy outcome.