H.R. 1868 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
H.R. 1868 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 2, 2009, sponsored by Nathan Deal with 95 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 95
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009 - 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, 93 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2009
- 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 26, 2009)
Other Immigration bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 1127: To extend certain immigration programs.
- H.J.Res. 26: Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
- H.R. 6080: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending…
- S. 1376: International Adoption Simplification Act
- H.R. 5283: Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010
- S. 1338: A bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1136: Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009
- H.R. 1751: American Dream Act
- H.R. 1934: American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act
- H.R. 2709: Reuniting Families Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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