HR 2337
Parent act of 2025
Parent Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the PARENT Act of 2025, modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the definition of birthright citizenship in the United States. Specifically, it redefines ‘subject to the jurisdiction thereof’ for determining citizenship at birth, requiring that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of the child’s birth. The changes apply to individuals born after the bill’s enactment.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘subject to the jurisdiction thereof’ for birthright citizenship.
- Requires at least one parent to be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of birth.
- Amends Section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Who is affected
- Individuals born in the United States
- Parents of children born in the United States
- U.S. Citizens
- Lawful Permanent Residents
- Immigration and Nationality Law
Notable changes
- Clarifies the requirements for establishing birthright citizenship based on parental status.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 2337
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify birthright citizenship, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Automatic Rights to Enter National Territory Act of 2025 PARENT Act of 2025
or as the
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Section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101) is amended by adding at the end the following:
subject to the jurisdiction thereofmeans, with respect to a person born in the United States, that the person was born to a parent who is, at the time of the person’s birth, a citizen of the United States or an alien who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply to persons born after the date of enactment of this Act.