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Citizenship Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9854| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Citizenship Act of 2026" aims to redefine certain individuals entering the United States as "invaders" and significantly alter birthright citizenship. It declares that any person not lawfully admitted, unlawfully present, or seeking admission for the purpose of giving birth in the U.S. (known as birth tourism) is considered an invader . Additionally, nationals from specific "covered nations" who engage in commercial surrogacy contracts for births in the U.S. are also designated as invaders. A central provision of the bill is the amendment of Section 301(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This amendment would exclude children born in the United States from automatic citizenship if their mother was designated an invader at the time of birth, and their father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. This includes children whose mothers were unlawfully present, engaged in birth tourism, or participated in commercial surrogacy from covered nations. The bill asserts that the determination of an "invasion" by the President or Congress is a non-justiciable question, explicitly prohibiting judicial review of such declarations. It also clarifies that the Act does not revoke criminal or civil jurisdiction over "invaders" but does not authorize the use of military force under the War Powers Resolution. The provisions of this Act would apply to all children born after its enactment to a person designated as an invader.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4954
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 13, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4954
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-4954: Citizenship Act of 2026

Citizenship Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9854| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
The "Citizenship Act of 2026" aims to redefine certain individuals entering the United States as "invaders" and significantly alter birthright citizenship. It declares that any person not lawfully admitted, unlawfully present, or seeking admission for the purpose of giving birth in the U.S. (known as birth tourism) is considered an invader . Additionally, nationals from specific "covered nations" who engage in commercial surrogacy contracts for births in the U.S. are also designated as invaders. A central provision of the bill is the amendment of Section 301(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This amendment would exclude children born in the United States from automatic citizenship if their mother was designated an invader at the time of birth, and their father was not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. This includes children whose mothers were unlawfully present, engaged in birth tourism, or participated in commercial surrogacy from covered nations. The bill asserts that the determination of an "invasion" by the President or Congress is a non-justiciable question, explicitly prohibiting judicial review of such declarations. It also clarifies that the Act does not revoke criminal or civil jurisdiction over "invaders" but does not authorize the use of military force under the War Powers Resolution. The provisions of this Act would apply to all children born after its enactment to a person designated as an invader.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4954
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 13, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4954
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Brandon Gill

Brandon Gill

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-4954: Citizenship Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted