S. 4973: American Citizenship Act

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: July 14, 2026

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (July 14, 2026)

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American Citizenship Act

This bill amends the statute governing birthright citizenship to state that no person born in the United States is automatically a citizen unless at least one parent is a citizen or LPR.

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