House bill proposes changes to how birthright citizenship is defined
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Representative [Name not provided in text] introduced this bill to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The change would clarify which specific classes of people born in the United States are considered non-citizens or non-nationals at birth.
Why it matters: This is a legislative attempt to change how the government classifies people born on U.S. soil, which would affect how citizenship status is determined for specific groups of people.
Who it affects
- People born in the United States who are not currently classified as citizens or nationals
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a bill in the House; readers should consult the official text before relying on this information.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document