Birthright CLAIM Act of 2026 Birthright Citizenship Limits for...
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose limits on birthright citizenship for aliens and illegal migrants.
This bill, HB9662, aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizens and illegal migrants. Currently, under the U.S. Constitution and existing law, any child born on U.S. soil automatically becomes a U.S. citizen, regardless of their parents' immigration status. The bill proposes to restrict this automatic citizenship to certain categories of individuals, potentially excluding those born to parents who are not legally recognized in the U.S.
If passed, this bill would affect children born in the United States to non-citizens and illegal migrants by denying them automatic citizenship. This change could impact families and individuals in various ways, including their rights, eligibility for government benefits, and ability to travel internationally. The bill’s focus is primarily on altering who qualifies for birthright citizenship under U.S. law.
As of the latest update on July 14, 2026, HB9662 has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in its initial stages of the legislative process, which involves committee review, potential amendments, and further voting before it could be considered for final approval.
