Babies born in the United States would get citizenship at birth only if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or green card holder. The change would apply only to people born after the bill becomes law.
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PARENT Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 2337: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects future children born in the United States. The biggest change would hit families where neither parent is a U.S. citizen or green card holder when the child is born. Hospitals, state record offices, and federal agencies could also face new questions about how to check parent status at birth.
Why this matters: This bill could change a basic rule many families rely on: whether birth in the United States automatically makes a child a citizen. It could create U.S.-born children who are not citizens because of their parents’ status. It could also lead to court fights, because the Constitution also has language about citizenship at birth.
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