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H.R. 3368: Born in the USA Act of 2025

This bill, known as the "Born in the USA Act of 2025," aims to address a specific Executive Order issued on January 20, 2025, by President Trump, referred to as Executive Order 14160. The main provisions of the bill are outlined as follows:

Short Title

The bill is officially titled the "Born in the USA Act of 2025."

Findings

The bill includes several findings that provide context for its introduction:

The bill asserts that Executive Order 14160 prohibits federal recognition of citizenship for certain children born in the United States, which is claimed to be unconstitutional.
It references the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that all individuals born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens.
The 1898 Supreme Court case, United States v. Wong Kim Ark, is cited, interpreting the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment to affirm birthright citizenship, including for children born to resident aliens.
It notes that federal courts across the U.S. have ruled against the constitutionality of Executive Order 14160.
Birthright citizenship is presented as a constitutionally guaranteed right that cannot be altered by an executive order or a statute.

Prohibition on Use of Funds

The bill prohibits any federal funds from being allocated or made available for the execution of Executive Order 14160 or any related orders, regulations, or policies. This means that if the bill passes, the government could not use taxpayer money to implement or enforce the provisions laid out in that executive order.

Overall Impact

The intent of the legislation is to reinforce the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship by preventing any federal actions that seek to modify or negate this right, as articulated in the U.S. Constitution and confirmed by judicial precedent.