Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

The "Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025" proposes to amend Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, aiming to clarify the criteria for individuals born in the United States to be considered nationals and citizens at birth. This legislation specifically redefines what it means to be "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States for the purpose of birthright citizenship, as established by the 14th Amendment. Under the proposed amendment, a person born in the U.S. would only be considered "subject to the jurisdiction" if at least one parent meets specific criteria. These criteria include being a citizen or national of the United States , an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence , or an alien in lawful status performing active service in the armed forces . The bill explicitly states that these changes will not retroactively affect the citizenship status of any person born before its enactment date.