Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

This bill narrows who gets automatic U.S. citizenship when born in the United States. A baby would be a citizen at birth only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or a noncitizen in lawful status who is on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces . It does this by redefining what it means to be “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States in the immigration law .

The change would not take away citizenship from anyone born before the bill becomes law; it applies only going forward .

• Who is affected: Babies born in the U.S.; their parents’ status matters for the baby’s citizenship at birth .
• What changes: Automatic citizenship at birth would be limited to babies with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S., or in lawful status and serving on active duty in the military .
• When: Only for births after the law takes effect; past births are not affected .