PARENT Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2337

119th Congress

PARENT Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Mills

Representative

Republican

FL-7

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would change the criteria for birthright citizenship in the United States. It would limit birthright citizenship to only children born to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, rather than the current policy of granting citizenship to all children born within U.S. territory.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change the criteria for birthright citizenship in the United States. It would limit birthright citizenship to only children born to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, rather than the current policy of granting citizenship to all children born within U.S. territory.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Bilateral Economic Assistance, International Disaster Assistance account.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Limits birthright citizenship to children born to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, rather than all children born in the U.S.
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the definition of 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' for purposes of birthright citizenship
The changes would apply to children born after the bill's enactment date

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would significantly impact the ability of non-citizens living in the U.S. to have their children automatically granted U.S. citizenship. It could lead to a larger population of non-citizen residents, with implications for public services, social benefits, and political representation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2337, 119th Congress (2025). "PARENT Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2337