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- H.R.140
H.R.140: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 2017
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
48 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
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 whose residence is in the United States, or (3) an alien performing active service in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 23, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Steve King (R-Iowa) |