The bill would deny entry to or deport many noncitizens suspected of coming to the United States to give birth. It would also require some medical checks and punish people who help arrange birth tourism. Some removals would happen faster with no federal court review.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
BACK OFF Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2239-2240).
Latest action on S. 4501: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2239-2240)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects noncitizens who are pregnant or could become pregnant and seek to visit the United States. It also affects people and businesses that arrange travel, documents, housing, or healthcare connected to birth tourism. Immigration officers, consular staff, government doctors, judges, and law enforcement agencies would receive new duties and powers.
Why this matters: The bill could make pregnancy or the ability to become pregnant a major part of some visa and entry decisions. It would give officials broad power to judge a traveler’s purpose. It would also bring fast removal, required detention, and severe criminal penalties to birth-tourism cases. Because courts could not review these decisions, a person may have little room to challenge a mistake. The wider effects on travel, family planning, and immigration are unknown and would depend on enforcement.
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Officially: BACK OFF Act
The bill would deny entry to or deport many noncitizens suspected of coming to the United States to give birth. It would also require some medical checks and punish people who help arrange birth tourism. Some removals would happen faster with no federal court review.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S4501. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in the Judiciary
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2239-2240) (5/12/2026)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to BACK OFF Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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