U.S. Congress - H.R.140 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011
H.R.140 - Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011
To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth. view all titles (3)
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- Official: To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth. as introduced.
- Popular: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Short: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 as introduced.
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OpenCongress Summary
This bill would eliminate birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Current U.S. law automatically recognizes any person born on American soil as a natural born citizen. Under the bill, only children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident, or an undocumented immigrant serving in the military would be considered citizens.Official Summary
1/5/2011--Introduced.Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to consider a person born in the United States "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States for citizenship at birth purposes if the person is born in the United States of pOfficial Summary
1/5/2011--Introduced.Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to consider a person born in the United States "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States for citizenship at birth purposes if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is:(1) a U.S. citizen or national,
(2) a lawful permanent resident alien whose residence is in the United States, or
(3) an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.140
- American Resistance Foundation
- John Birch Society
Organizations Opposing H.R.140
- Arab American Institute
- Asian American Justice Center
- America's Voice
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- American Civil Liberties Union
Latest Letters to Congress
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H.R.140 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011
blukat
March 09, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of California. I support H.R.140 - Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Kathy Hennessey -
H.R.140 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011
WeimMom
January 28, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 3rd Congressional district of Kansas. I support H.R.140 - Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Funny how so many do NOT want entitlement cuts, yet support illegal aliens stealing their Food Stamps, Medicaid & Medicare.
American Kids; "Through No Fault Of Their Own" are paying the price with Education cuts and overall higher liv... -
H.R.140 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011
JLasick
January 23, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 1st Congressional district of Georgia. I am writing as your constituent in the 1st Congressional district of Georgia. I support H.R.140 - Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
James Lasick
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