Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 9919, the "Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026," would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to target so-called "birth tourism"—travel to the United States by foreign nationals primarily to give birth so their child obtains U.S. citizenship. The bill adds a new inadmissibility category for nonimmigrant visitor (B-visa) applicants determined, in the judgment of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, or a consular officer, to be seeking entry for that primary purpose, or who are likely to give birth within 10 months of entry while present in the U.S. or its territories. It also makes such aliens deportable if they entered the U.S. for this purpose or meet the same 10-month likelihood standard.
The bill would primarily affect foreign nationals applying for or holding short-term visitor visas who are pregnant or of childbearing age, giving immigration officials discretion to deny entry or pursue removal based on their assessment of intent or likelihood of childbirth during a U.S. stay. It does not address U.S. citizens or other visa categories.
The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet received committee action, a floor vote, or further movement in either chamber.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 23, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9919 do?
- H.R. 9919, the "Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026," would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to target so-called "birth tourism"—travel to the United States by foreign nationals primarily to give birth so their child obtains U.S. citizenship. The bill adds a new inadmissibility category for nonimmigrant visitor (B-visa) applicants determined, in the judgment of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, or a consular officer, to be seeking entry for that primary purpose, or who are likely to give birth within 10 months of entry while present in the U.S. or its territories. It also makes such aliens deportable if they entered the U.S. for this purpose or meet the same 10-month likelihood standard. The bill would primarily affect foreign nationals applying for or holding short-term visitor visas who are pregnant or of childbearing age, giving immigration officials discretion to deny entry or pursue removal based on their assessment of intent or likelihood of childbirth during a U.S. stay. It does not address U.S. citizens or other visa categories. The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet received committee action, a floor vote, or further movement in either chamber.
- Has H.R. 9919 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jul 2026, H.R. 9919 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9919?
- H.R. 9919 was sponsored by Rep. Rich McCormick [R-GA7] (Republican-GA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9919?
- Introduced (23 Jul 2026).
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