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H.R. 1940, The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2007
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H.R. 1940 would 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.
== Detailed Summary ==
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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. 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 armed forces.
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== Status of the Legislation ==
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Latest Major Action: 4/19/2007:5/4/2007: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on the Judiciary.Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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rgiles
August 4, 2007, 12:12pm (report abuse)“Jus Soli” or “Birthright Citizenship” Change Had Been In The Immigration Bill: Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) had introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill that included a provision that would limit citizenship to those whose mothers are United States citizens or legal permanent residents. However, Senator Reid's proposal was to amend only the Immigration and Nationality Act, not the Constitution. NOTE: Since this was in the immigration bill, it should not be difficult to enact it in the future.
Adrian N
December 2, 2007, 10:20pm (report abuse)This change is LONG OVERDUE!
Joel E
December 23, 2007, 11:57pm (report abuse)Arizona has moved to deny birth certificates to mothers who are not legal aliens. You would think the fathers would also register if they were citizens, but in fact they don't. I wondered why and asked a hospital in my area that question. Apparently, if the father is known, and he is in the United States and working, his wages can be seized. The fathers are simply not identified.
Further questioning of the hospitals and I discovered none would go so far as my personal friend in the local hospital. Does anyone.. anyone know how angrey we are about this?
Fred
December 29, 2007, 3:01pm (report abuse)What an unbelieveable burden these aliens continue to put on our country, while the elites and politicians, in their gated communties, turn their eyes away. Hospitals,schools,jails,welfare,social security etc. are all in jeopardy as a result of this debacle.
You cannot have any immigration,legal or illegal,with a welfare state as a safety net. This was meant for our citizens as a temporary assistance. At the turn of the century (1900's) the influx of immigrants the La Raza's and their ilk speak of, either made it on their own or went back home to where ever.
This bill should be passed as fast as possible, and whoever votes against it should be voted out the same way !!!
Pamela
January 14, 2008, 1:11am (report abuse)Fact: 4 out of 5 babies born in Arizona are born to Mexican nationals on the taxpayers dime. Similar is Texas with 70 to 80 percent born to illegals. These babies contribute a SS#, WIC dollars, and social service benefits to their families, while the parents don't have to pay taxes or disclose "cash" earned. Such a deal. Let's hope our Reps. will pass this bill and discourage this practice.
Rick
March 1, 2008, 12:36pm (report abuse)A Mexican woman came from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Laredo, Texas to have her child. The child has serious medical problems and their treatment has cost (you and me) over $1,000,000 at last count. The US asked Mexico to take responsibility for the child and its bills, but the child is a legal citizen of the USA - because his Mexican mom got a free delivery in the USA - so they refused.
We don't have universal health care for our citizens, but do for illegals. This doesn't pass my logic test - how about you?
connie
April 14, 2008, 1:20pm (report abuse)illegals PAY TAXES! get the facts straight! dont be a bunch of dushbags, talking about anchor babies and what not!
Nick
May 1, 2008, 3:29pm (report abuse)First of all, "Connie", you need to learn how to spell and how about some proper puntuation. Yes, ILLEGALS do pay tax, sales tax. You know, with the money they earn under the table TAX FREE. You aren't very bright are you?
Deva
May 3, 2008, 11:58am (report abuse)common sense isn't common it seems, however ways to live dishonestly with the blessings of our ELECTED government officials in hopes of more votes for them is very common. it's great to hear your opinions, now please write to all in congress to change birthright citizenship, OR THEY WILL HAVE TO LEAVE THEIR GOVERNMENT OFFICE.
Saladin Jones
June 13, 2008, 5:29pm (report abuse)There have been statements made by people who know the law that there is no Constitutional right to citizenship to a person born to an illegal alien.This morass was created by a misinterpretation by a judge and has been pandered to ever since.
Let us make an effort to get the word to Barack Hussein Obama and John McCain.
Myrna
June 14, 2008, 9:27pm (report abuse)I don't think this bill will be successful. It flies directly in the face of the 14th Amendment and the bill will be ruled unconstitutional. You must go through the process of an amendment and redefine the 14th Amendment. I will be a long and hard process, but it worked for prohibition and the removel thereof. Good luck.
note2self
July 24, 2008, 1:34am (report abuse)You gotta love all these "facts" that are being posted with out any documentation. I wonder if it will work for me?
FACT: Anti-immigrant groups have white supremacist ties.
Cindi
October 21, 2008, 12:15pm (report abuse)Our citizenship should not be taken for granted. South Americans (mainly-there are many others) come across the border just to have kids so they can take advantage of our tax payer provided benefits. We must stop this insanity. Allot of these people keep allegiance to their old country and have no intentions of assimilating. Tax payers are fed up paying the bills for other people who dont even appreciate it.Our nation is broke and we could cut off allot of our debt if we ended this birthright citizenship and enforced our immigration laws. How long are we going to make our children pay for our major mistakes.
Dave
December 22, 2008, 11:23pm (report abuse)This should have passed years ago to help stop the drain of public aid. I would have no issues if the bill was tightened up so that both parents need to be citizens, legal aliens or a combo of both.