BAN Act Birthright Abuse and Nationality Act
To prohibit birth tourism, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to stop "birth tourism," a practice where individuals travel to a country to give birth, primarily to obtain citizenship for their child. If passed, it would impose restrictions and penalties on this practice.
The bill would affect parents who are considering traveling to this country to give birth in order to secure citizenship for their children. By prohibiting this practice, the bill seeks to ensure that citizenship is granted based on legitimate residency and not solely on the place of birth.
As of July 22, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the bill is now under review by the committee.
