U.S. Congress - H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
H.R.1868 - Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth. as introduced.
- Short: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009 as introduced.
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OpenCongress Summary
This bill would eliminate birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Current U.S. law automatically recognizes any person born on American soil as a natural born citizen. Under the bill, only children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident, or an undocumented immigrant serving in the military would be considered citizens.Official Summary
4/2/2009--Introduced.Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009 - 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 pOfficial Summary
4/2/2009--Introduced.Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009 - 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 the U.S. Armed Forces.
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H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
Oldentimes
October 14, 2011
I support H.R.1868 - Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
By passing this bill you will deter Birthright tourism, Slow down illegal entry and citizenship to children of those who knowingly violated our borders and laws gaining unearned entitlements for themselves and their children. It will especially give much needed relief to the criminal-justice and welfare systems, S... -
H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
hjansert
October 14, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Kentucky. I support H.R.1868 - Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Heather J. Ansert Ansert -
H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
wolf53570
August 31, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 2nd Congressional district of Wisconsin. I support H.R.1868 - Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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