Citizenship Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 9854, the "Citizenship Act of 2026," would declare that certain categories of people present in the United States—those without legal authorization, those unlawfully present under existing immigration law, those found by a consular officer or the Attorney General to be seeking entry for "birth tourism," and certain foreign nationals from designated countries who arrange commercial surrogacy births in the U.S.—are to be labeled "invaders" under federal law. It would then amend section 301(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to state that children born in the United States to a person designated an "invader" are not automatically U.S. citizens at birth, unless the child's father is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The bill also bars courts from reviewing any presidential or congressional determination that an "invasion" exists.
The bill would primarily affect children born after its enactment to mothers who are unauthorized immigrants, unlawfully present, believed to be pursuing "birth tourism," or involved in certain international commercial surrogacy arrangements. It states it does not remove existing civil or criminal jurisdiction over such individuals and does not authorize military force.
The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Brandon Gill and several cosponsors, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It has not been voted on and would need committee action, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9854 do?
- H.R. 9854, the "Citizenship Act of 2026," would declare that certain categories of people present in the United States—those without legal authorization, those unlawfully present under existing immigration law, those found by a consular officer or the Attorney General to be seeking entry for "birth tourism," and certain foreign nationals from designated countries who arrange commercial surrogacy births in the U.S.—are to be labeled "invaders" under federal law. It would then amend section 301(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to state that children born in the United States to a person designated an "invader" are not automatically U.S. citizens at birth, unless the child's father is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The bill also bars courts from reviewing any presidential or congressional determination that an "invasion" exists. The bill would primarily affect children born after its enactment to mothers who are unauthorized immigrants, unlawfully present, believed to be pursuing "birth tourism," or involved in certain international commercial surrogacy arrangements. It states it does not remove existing civil or criminal jurisdiction over such individuals and does not authorize military force. The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Brandon Gill and several cosponsors, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It has not been voted on and would need committee action, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 9854 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9854. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9854?
- H.R. 9854 was sponsored by Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9854?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (22 Jul 2026).
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