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- H.R.705
H.R.705: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit citizenship at birth, merely by virtue of birth in the United States, to persons with citizen or legal resident mothers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Jan. 26, 1995
- Latest Major Action Dec. 13, 1995
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (1 Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit citizenship at birth to persons born in the United States to a mother who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims and by the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| Jan. 26, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.) |