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US SB1812

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marsha Blackburn

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 212(a)(10) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to make aliens inadmissible if seeking entry on a B visa (tourist/business) for the primary purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the United States

  • Targets "birth tourism" by adding a new inadmissibility ground specifically for nonimmigrant visitors whose main intent is birthright citizenship for their children

  • Includes an exception for aliens seeking legitimate medical treatment related to childbirth, provided obtaining citizenship for the child is not the primary purpose for seeking admission

  • Introduced by Senator Blackburn on May 20, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

Ban Birth Tourism Act

Immigration

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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