U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) introduced a bill on Friday that would restrict one of the biggest magnets for illegal immigration into the United States.
The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 stops the practice of granting citizenship to both the children of illegal aliens and the children of individuals in the United States on temporary visas, also known as birthright citizenship.
"The promise of American citizenship should not incentivize illegal migration, but that's exactly what has happened for far too long," Britt said. "It's time to fix this. Senator Lindsey Graham's and my Birthright Citizenship Act would codify President Trump's commonsense stance and end the abuse of birthright citizenship that I do not believe is consistent with the original meaning of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause. This will protect our nation's sovereignty, disincentivize illegal migration, and ensure America's citizenship practices are stronger and better aligned with peer countries around the globe."
The United States is one of only 33 countries in the world with no restrictions on birthright citizenship.
The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 would specify who can receive citizenship by virtue of their birth in the United States, including children born to at least one parent who is either: a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or an alien performing active service in the armed forces. This bill only applies to children born after the date of enactment.
To read the full text of the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, click here.
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