S. 304: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-29 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 10 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-25 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-29):
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
This bill limits birthright citizenship by redefining what it means to be subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Currently, a person born in the United States and subject to U.S. jurisdiction is entitled to citizenship. Under the bill, a person is subject to U.S. jurisdiction if he or she is born to a parent who is (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident residing in the United States, or (3) a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) in lawful status who is performing active service in the Armed Forces.
The bill does not affect the citizenship or nationality status of any person born before the bill's enactment date.
Cosponsors (10)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29 |
| Mike Lee | R UT 2025-05-06 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2025-05-06 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-05-12 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-05-19 |
| Jim Banks | R IN 2025-09-02 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT 2025-12-16 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE 2026-07-14 |
| Darline Graham | R SC 2026-07-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 304 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 304?
S. 304 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 304 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).