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A bill to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are not nationals or citizens of the United States at birth.

6/12/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4459

Bill 118 s 4459 aims to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act in order to provide clarification on which individuals born in the United States are not considered nationals or citizens of the country at birth. The bill seeks to address any ambiguity or confusion surrounding this issue.

The proposed amendment would specify certain classes of individuals who, despite being born in the United States, would not automatically be granted nationality or citizenship. This clarification is intended to ensure that the criteria for determining nationality and citizenship at birth are clearly defined and understood.

By making these changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act, the bill aims to provide greater clarity and consistency in the application of immigration laws related to individuals born in the United States. It is important to note that this bill does not seek to change the existing laws regarding birthright citizenship, but rather to provide additional guidance on the specific classes of individuals who may not be considered nationals or citizens at birth. Overall, Bill 118 s 4459 seeks to address any potential confusion or misinterpretation of the current laws regarding nationality and citizenship at birth, in order to ensure a more accurate and consistent application of these laws.

Current Status of Bill S 4459

Bill S 4459 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill S 4459 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024.  Bill S 4459's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4459

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4459

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4459

A bill to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are not nationals or citizens of the United States at birth.
A bill to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are not nationals or citizens of the United States at birth.

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