The "Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025" proposes to amend Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, aiming to clarify the criteria for birthright citizenship in the United States. It redefines what it means for a person born in the U.S. to be "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States, a key phrase in the 14th Amendment. Under the proposed amendment, a child born in the U.S. would only be granted citizenship at birth if at least one parent is either a U.S. citizen or national , an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence , or an alien with lawful status performing active service in the armed forces . This change would significantly alter current interpretations of birthright citizenship by excluding children born to parents who do not meet these specific legal statuses. The bill explicitly states that this amendment would not retroactively affect the citizenship status of any person born before its enactment.