Just a reminder: please contact your Congressman and tell them you want them to support this bill. it will put an end to the Anchor Baby problem.

Bill # H.R.1940:

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.


Original Sponsor:
Nathan Deal (R-GA 9th)

Cosponsor Total: 80
(last sponsor added 08/03/2007)
1 Democrats
79 Republicans

About This Legislation:
4/19/2007--Introduced.
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2007 - 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 armed forces.

Status:
04/19/2007: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/04/2007: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Committee/Subcommittee Activity:
Judiciary: Referral, In Committee

Amendment(s):
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