Summary

Amends the federal law that defines who is “subject to the jurisdiction” for birthright citizenship, making a person born in the United States eligible for citizenship at birth only if at least one parent is (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident whose residence is in the United States, or (3) a noncitizen with lawful immigration status who is actively serving in the U.S. armed forces. The change is written into the statutory definition in 8 U.S.C. § 1401 and restructures the existing subsections for clarity. The amendment is not retroactive and does not affect the citizenship or nationality of persons born before the law takes effect. The bill contains no new funding, deadlines, or program authorizations beyond the change to the statutory definition used for birthright citizenship determinations.

• Revises the statutory definition of “subject to the jurisdiction” in 8 U.S.C. § 1401 used for birthright citizenship.
• Limits birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. who have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen/national, a lawful permanent resident, or a lawfully authorized active-duty service member.
• Redesignates existing subsections into numbered paragraphs without adding new programs or funding.
• Does not apply to persons born before the law is enacted (non-retroactive).
• Directly affects how federal agencies and courts interpret citizenship-at-birth determinations tied to parental immigration status.
• May prompt changes to administrative practices for issuing documents (passports, Social Security numbers, birth records) and could increase litigation.
• Does not change other immigration categories or create new benefits or penalties beyond citizenship determination.
• Focuses narrowly on statutory language rather than specifying implementation steps or agency procedures.