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H.R. 140: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2013

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Bill: H.R. 140, Birthright Citizenship Act of 2013 | Read the test of the bill online.

Sponsor: Rep. Steve King, (R-IA-4)

Description: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2013 — 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. Read more.

Current status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security on January 25, 2013.