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H.R. 4803Became Law

Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 26, 2020)

Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act

This bill establishes that a foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen member of the Armed Forces or government employee may automatically acquire U.S. citizenship even if the child is not residing in the United States.

Currently, a foreign-born child automatically acquires U.S. citizenship if the child (1) has at least one parent who is a citizen, (2) is less than 18 years old, and (3) is residing in the United States in the citizen parent's legal and physical custody pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence. Under this bill, the third requirement is fulfilled if a foreign-born child is (1) living in the legal and physical custody of the citizen Armed Services member or government employee who has been stationed abroad (or the accompanying spouse of such a citizen), and (2) lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

What just happenedMar 26, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-133.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10](D-NY)Sponsor
13 cosponsors7 D6 R
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  1. Mar 26, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-133.

  2. Mar 26, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-133.

  3. Mar 26, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 26, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 16, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 16, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 9, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 5, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Mar 5, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Mar 5, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1612)

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Mar 5, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Dec 4, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Dec 3, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Dec 3, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9188)

  15. Dec 3, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9188)

  16. Dec 3, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4803.

  17. Dec 3, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9188-9189)

  18. Dec 3, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Nov 15, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  20. Oct 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Oct 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Oct 23, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 26, 202049

Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act

This bill establishes that a foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen member of the Armed Forces or government employee may automatically acquire U.S. citizenship even if the child is not residing in the United States.

Currently, a foreign-born child automatically acquires U.S. citizenship if the child (1) has at least one parent who is a citizen, (2) is less than 18 years old, and (3) is residing in the United States in the citizen parent's legal and physical custody pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence. Under this bill, the third requirement is fulfilled if a foreign-born child is (1) living in the legal and physical custody of the citizen Armed Services member or government employee who has been stationed abroad (or the accompanying spouse of such a citizen), and (2) lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

Passed SenateMar 5, 202055

Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act

This bill establishes that a foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen member of the Armed Forces or government employee may automatically acquire U.S. citizenship even if the child is not residing in the United States.

Currently, a foreign-born child automatically acquires U.S. citizenship if the child (1) has at least one parent who is a citizen, (2) is less than 18 years old, and (3) is residing in the United States in the citizen parent's legal and physical custody pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence. Under this bill, the third requirement is fulfilled if a foreign-born child is (1) living in the legal and physical custody of the citizen Armed Services member or government employee who has been stationed abroad (or the accompanying spouse of such a citizen), and (2) lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

Passed HouseDec 3, 201953

Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act

This bill establishes that a foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen member of the Armed Forces or government employee may automatically acquire U.S. citizenship even if the child is not residing in the United States.

Currently, a foreign-born child automatically acquires U.S. citizenship if the child (1) has at least one parent who is a citizen, (2) is less than 18 years old, and (3) is residing in the United States in the citizen parent's legal and physical custody pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence. Under this bill, the third requirement is fulfilled if a foreign-born child is (1) living in the legal and physical custody of the citizen Armed Services member or government employee who has been stationed abroad (or the accompanying spouse of such a citizen), and (2) lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

Introduced in HouseOct 23, 2019

Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act

This bill establishes that a foreign-born child of a U.S. citizen member of the Armed Forces or government employee may automatically acquire U.S. citizenship even if the child is not residing in the United States.

Currently, a foreign-born child automatically acquires U.S. citizenship if the child (1) has at least one parent who is a citizen, (2) is less than 18 years old, and (3) is residing in the United States in the citizen parent's legal and physical custody pursuant to a lawful admission for permanent residence. Under this bill, the third requirement is fulfilled if a foreign-born child is (1) living in the legal and physical custody of the citizen Armed Services member or government employee who has been stationed abroad (or the accompanying spouse of such a citizen), and (2) lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act — Informed