Ends automatic U.S. citizenship for future births in four U.S. territories after 2026.
This bill would end automatic U.S. citizenship for people born in four U.S. territories starting January 1, 2027. This change would affect future generations in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. However, it would not affect those born before that date or children of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Today, individuals born in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands automatically become U.S. citizens at birth. If this bill becomes law, after January 1, 2027, people born in these territories would no longer automatically get U.S. citizenship, unless their parent is a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
HR 9724 · 119th Congress · July 16, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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