No Deliveries Act
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Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 9850, the "No Deliveries Act," would amend the federal criminal code (18 U.S.C. § 1546), which covers fraud and misuse of visas and immigration documents, to specifically address so-called "birth tourism." The bill would make it a crime to knowingly enter the United States for the purpose of giving birth to a child—where the child's parents are not U.S. nationals or lawful permanent residents—while misrepresenting that purpose to immigration authorities. Anyone convicted would face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison if the child was actually born in the U.S., with a maximum penalty of 25 years, matching penalties already set elsewhere in the statute. The bill also gives federal district courts explicit authority to issue a judicial order of removal against a convicted alien at the time of sentencing, without regard to other legal requirements that might otherwise apply.
The bill would primarily affect noncitizens who enter the U.S. and are found to have misrepresented their purpose for entry as related to childbirth, as well as federal prosecutors and courts handling such cases. It does not address citizenship status of children born in the U.S., only the criminal and immigration consequences for the parents involved in the alleged misrepresentation.
The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet been the subject of committee action, floor votes, or Senate consideration, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9850 do?
- H.R. 9850, the "No Deliveries Act," would amend the federal criminal code (18 U.S.C. § 1546), which covers fraud and misuse of visas and immigration documents, to specifically address so-called "birth tourism." The bill would make it a crime to knowingly enter the United States for the purpose of giving birth to a child—where the child's parents are not U.S. nationals or lawful permanent residents—while misrepresenting that purpose to immigration authorities. Anyone convicted would face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison if the child was actually born in the U.S., with a maximum penalty of 25 years, matching penalties already set elsewhere in the statute. The bill also gives federal district courts explicit authority to issue a judicial order of removal against a convicted alien at the time of sentencing, without regard to other legal requirements that might otherwise apply. The bill would primarily affect noncitizens who enter the U.S. and are found to have misrepresented their purpose for entry as related to childbirth, as well as federal prosecutors and courts handling such cases. It does not address citizenship status of children born in the U.S., only the criminal and immigration consequences for the parents involved in the alleged misrepresentation. The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet been the subject of committee action, floor votes, or Senate consideration, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 9850 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9850. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9850?
- H.R. 9850 was sponsored by Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9850?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (22 Jul 2026).
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