- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish birth tourism as an offense, and for other purposes.
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This bill would make 'birth tourism' a federal crime under US law. Birth tourism is when foreign nationals travel to the United States specifically to give birth so their child becomes a US citizen. The bill amends the federal criminal code (Title 18) to establish penalties for this practice. The bill is currently in the introductory stage and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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