End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4864

Bill 118 HR 4864, also known as the End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of fraudulent claims to birthright citizenship in the United States. The bill seeks to tighten the requirements for individuals seeking to obtain citizenship through birthright by requiring additional documentation and proof of eligibility.

Under the proposed legislation, individuals born in the United States would be required to provide documentation proving that at least one of their parents is a US citizen or legal resident at the time of their birth. This documentation would need to be submitted within a certain timeframe after the birth in order for the individual to be considered a citizen.

The bill also includes provisions for penalties for individuals who fraudulently claim birthright citizenship, including fines and potential deportation. Additionally, the legislation calls for increased oversight and monitoring of birthright citizenship claims to prevent abuse of the system. Overall, the End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023 seeks to strengthen the integrity of the citizenship process and prevent fraudulent claims to birthright citizenship in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 4864

End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023

This bill limits birthright citizenship to certain individuals, whereas currently, nearly all individuals born in the United States are U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals at birth.

Under this bill, an individual born in the United States shall receive U.S. citizenship and U.S. nationality only if the individual is born to a parent who at the time of the birth is a (1) U.S. national, (2) refugee, (3) lawful permanent resident, or (4) non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is performing active service in the Armed Forces.

(All U.S. citizens are U.S. nationals, but some individuals, such as those born in an outlying U.S. possession, obtain U.S. nationality but not citizenship through birth, unless the individual is entitled to citizenship through some other means.)

Current Status of Bill HR 4864

Bill HR 4864 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4864 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2023.  Bill HR 4864's most recent activity was ASSUMING FIRST SPONSPORSHIP - Mr. Strong asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4864, a bill originally introduced by Representative Gaetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. as of December 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4864

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4864

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4864

End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the application of birthright citizenship, and for other purposes.
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