Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

This bill would narrow who gets U.S. citizenship at birth. It changes the rule so that a baby born in the United States is a citizen only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or someone with lawful immigration status who is on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. In short, it limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States .

The bill says it would not change the citizenship status of anyone born before it becomes law .

• Who is affected: Children born in the U.S. after the law takes effect.
• What changes: A child is a citizen at birth only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen/national, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or lawfully present and serving on active duty in the military.
• When: Applies only to births after the law is enacted; it does not change past cases .