No Deliveries Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish birth tourism as an offense, and for other purposes.
HB9850 is a proposed bill that aims to make birth tourism an offense under federal law. Birth tourism refers to the practice of traveling to another country to give birth in order to obtain citizenship or residency benefits for the child. This bill would amend title 18 of the United States Code to include penalties for those who engage in this practice.
The bill would primarily affect individuals who travel to the United States or other countries specifically to give birth in order to secure citizenship or residency benefits for their child. If passed, these individuals could face legal consequences, including fines and imprisonment. This law would not affect those who travel to the U.S. for other legitimate reasons, such as medical care or personal visits.
HB9850 was introduced on July 22, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on the same day. The bill is currently in its early stages and will require further review and debate before it can be voted on by the full House.
