H.R. 1940 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2007
H.R. 1940 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 19, 2007, sponsored by Nathan Deal with 104 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 19, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 104
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2007 - 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nathan Deal (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 102 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 19, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. (May 4, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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