Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the inadmissibility of certain aliens seeking citizenship for children by giving birth in the United States, and for other purposes.
HB9919 seeks to change the Immigration and Nationality Act by making it illegal for certain immigrants to enter the U.S. if their main goal is to give birth so their children can automatically become U.S. citizens. This law only applies to specific immigrants who are trying to enter the country with the intention of having their children born here.
This bill would directly impact immigrants who are planning to travel to the U.S. with the intention of giving birth to gain citizenship for their children. It would not affect those who are visiting or residing in the U.S. for other reasons. The potential consequences for those caught violating this law could include being turned away, denied entry, or facing legal penalties.
HB9919 was introduced on July 23, 2026, and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. This means it is still in the early stages of the legislative process, and there has not been any further action taken on it yet.
