House
Jan 23, 2017To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.
Summary
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Birthright Citizenship Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to consider a person born in the United States "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States for citizenship at birth purposes if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is: (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident alien...
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Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(1/3/17)
Committee
Passed
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Passed
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President
Law
Sponsor
SK
Mr. King
(R) IA – 4
Cosponsors (39)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jan 23, 2017