A child 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 children born after the bill becomes law.
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American Citizenship Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on S. 4973: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects children born in the United States after it becomes law and parents who are neither U.S. citizens nor green card holders. It could also affect families whose immigration status is mixed, unclear, disputed, or changing near the time of a child’s birth.
Why this matters: Today, most children born on U.S. soil receive citizenship at birth. This bill would deny it to some future children based on their parents’ status. That could leave more U.S.-born children without U.S. citizenship and create harder status questions for families. Courts may also have to decide whether this reading fits the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Officially: American Citizenship Act
A child 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 children born after the bill becomes law.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S4973. 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. (7/14/2026)
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 American Citizenship 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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