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- H.R.1868
H.R.1868: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced April 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2009
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
96 (3 Democrats, 94 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009 - 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 whose residence is in the United States; or (3) an alien performing active service in the U.S....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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| April 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) |