S. 5667

Ending Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories Act

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 5667

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 30, 2026

Mr. Lankford introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To withhold birthright citizenship from individuals born in a United States territory to a mother who is not lawfully present and a father who is not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Ending Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories Act.

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Limitation on birthright citizenship

Section 301(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401(a)) is amended by inserting excluding any person born in any territory of the United States to a mother who is not lawfully present in such territory and a father who is not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident, after United States,.