H.R. 698 · 109th Congress
Citizenship Reform Act of 2005
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nathan Deal
- Introduced
- 2005-02-09
- Latest action
- 2005-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Summary
Citizenship Reform Act of 2005 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit automatic citizenship at birth to a child born in the United States who: (1) was born in wedlock to a parent either of whom is a U.S. citizen or national, or is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who maintains such residence; or (2) was born out of wedlock to a mother who is a U.S. citizen or national, or is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who maintains such residence.
Defines "born in wedlock" to exclude common law marriages.