July 26, 2023 - Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced the “End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023” in the U.S. 
House of Representatives to end unqualified birthright citizenship, ahead of questioning Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in front of the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow, July 26th, 2023.
The legislation would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reflect the original intent of the 14th Amendment’s “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” clause. If passed, the legislation would deny automatic citizenship at birth to children born within the United States whose parents are not U.S. nationals –– excluding aliens lawfully admitted as refugees or permanent residents or performing active services in the U.S. Armed Forces.
“Birthright citizenship has been grossly and blatantly misapplied for decades, recently becoming a loophole for illegal aliens to fraudulently abuse our immigration system. My legislation recognizes that American citizenship is a privilege –– not an automatic right to be co-opted by illegal aliens.
This is an important step in preserving the sanctity of American citizenship and ensures that citizenship is not treated as a loophole to be exploited but rather a privilege to be earned when legally migrating to our country,” Congressman Gaetz said.
Full text of Congressman Gaetz’s bill can be found HERE.
Source: Congressman Matt Gaetz
