A bill to withhold birthright citizenship from individuals born in a United States territory to a mother who is not lawfully present and a father who is not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5667, introduced by Senator James Lankford, proposes to change who receives birthright citizenship. Specifically, it aims to prevent individuals born in a U.S. territory from automatically becoming citizens if their mother is not lawfully present in the U.S. and their father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
The bill's effect would be on individuals born in U.S. territories. If enacted, these individuals, under the specified parental circumstances, would not be granted birthright citizenship. The bill does not provide details on any alternative pathways to citizenship or other provisions.
As of its introduction on September 30, 2026, S. 5667 is in the earliest stage of the legislative process. The full text of the bill has not yet been published. It would now need to be considered by committees in the Senate, and if approved, it would proceed to a vote on the Senate floor. Should it pass the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for a similar process.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 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 S. 5667 do?
- This bill, S. 5667, introduced by Senator James Lankford, proposes to change who receives birthright citizenship. Specifically, it aims to prevent individuals born in a U.S. territory from automatically becoming citizens if their mother is not lawfully present in the U.S. and their father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The bill's effect would be on individuals born in U.S. territories. If enacted, these individuals, under the specified parental circumstances, would not be granted birthright citizenship. The bill does not provide details on any alternative pathways to citizenship or other provisions. As of its introduction on September 30, 2026, S. 5667 is in the earliest stage of the legislative process. The full text of the bill has not yet been published. It would now need to be considered by committees in the Senate, and if approved, it would proceed to a vote on the Senate floor. Should it pass the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for a similar process.
- Has S. 5667 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5667 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5667?
- S. 5667 was sponsored by Sen. James Lankford [R-OK] (Republican-OK), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5667?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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