H.R. 2337: Prohibiting Automatic Rights to Enter National Territory Act of 2025

The Prohibiting Automatic Rights to Enter National Territory Act of 2025, also known as the PARENT Act of 2025, proposes amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the conditions under which individuals born in the United States acquire birthright citizenship.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• Definition of Birthright Citizenship: The bill stipulates that to be considered a citizen by birth in the United States (under Section 301(a)), a person must be born to a parent who is either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of the child’s birth. This aims to clarify what it means to be "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States at birth.
• Exemption of Certain Births: Children born to parents who do not meet these criteria would not automatically receive U.S. citizenship at birth.
• Application of the Law: The changes would apply only to individuals born after the enactment of this Act. Therefore, it would not retroactively affect those already born in the U.S. prior to the bill's passage.

Context and Implications

The bill reflects ongoing debates surrounding immigration policy and citizenship in the United States, particularly concerning the interpretation of birthright citizenship. By specifying the requirements for citizenship based on parental residency status, the legislation could have a significant impact on the citizenship status of children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents.

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