House
Jan 23, 2017

To 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.

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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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Introduced(1/3/17)
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Mr. King

(R) IA – 4

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Jan 23, 2017