H.R. 9850 – No Deliveries Act

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The No Deliveries Act amends the criminal code to make it a federal crime for a non‑citizen or non‑permanent‑resident to enter the United States with the intent of giving birth and to lie about that purpose. It creates a new offense, sets prison terms, and allows immediate removal of anyone convicted. The law targets people who travel to the U.S. for "birth tourism" and affects both the travelers and any children born as a result.

Key Provisions

Creates a new offense for anyone who knowingly enters the U.S. to give birth while misrepresenting that purpose.
Sets a mandatory minimum prison sentence of at least 10 years (if a child is actually born in the U.S.) and a maximum of 25 years.
Allows a U.S. district court to issue a removal (deportation) order at the time of sentencing for any alien convicted under this provision.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

July 22, 2026

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Introduced in House

July 22, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

July 22, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 22, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 9850

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 22, 2026

Mr. Fine introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish birth tourism as an offense, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the No Deliveries Act.

2.

Birthing misrepresentations

Section 1546 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)—

(A)

by striking or fact— and inserting or fact; or;

(B)

by inserting before Shall be fined the following:

Whoever knowingly enters the United States for the purpose of giving birth to a child whose parents are not nationals or lawful permanent residents of the United States and misrepresents such purpose—

; and

(C)

by inserting not less than 10 years (if the offense resulted in such child being born in the United States) or before not more than 25; and

(2)

by adding at the end the following:

(d)

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a United States district court shall have jurisdiction to enter a judicial order of removal at the time of sentencing against any alien who is convicted of an offense under this section.

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